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Dr. Dolores NDEB Equivalency Process | NDEB Journey

NDEB
Equivalency Process

​Are you an internationally trained dentist looking to become a licensed dentist in Canada? This guide covers everything you need to know about the NDEB process, including application steps and the pathway to Canadian dental licensure.

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NDEB Application Steps

 

  1. Open an NDEB account (click here) and pay the account fee.

  2. Send the documents requested (watch video)

  3. Wait for the NDEB to review and approve your documents.

What is NDEB Equivalency Process?

The NDEB equivalency process helps international dentists become licensed to practice dentistry in Canada. It involves three exams (AFK, ACJ, NDECC exam) followed by the licensing exams (written board and OSCE). This direct path doesn't require going back to university. The other option is to go through a university program. Both paths start with the AFK exam and end with the OSCE and written board exams.

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Direct Path

​Steps for Direct Pathway
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  1. NDEB application & approval

  2. Pass the AFK exam

  3. Pass the ACJ and NDECC exam

  4. Pass the written board and OSCE exams

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Duration: 2-3 years

Budget: $30k-$60k

University Path

​Steps for University Pathway

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  1. NDEB application & approval

  2. Pass the AFK &/or ADAT

  3. Complete a Canadian university

  4. Pass the written board and OSCE exams

 

Duration: 3-4 years

Budget: $100k-$200k

The NDEB Journey Roadmap

Assessment of fundamental knowledge (2)_
ACJ Course - Assessment of clinical judgement
NDECC Situational Judgement Course
NDECC Clinical Skills Course

AFK EXAM

ACJ EXAM

NDECC SJ

NDECC SKILLS

Need help navigating the process?

The NDEB equivalency process can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Book a personalized consultation with us for expert guidance tailored to your unique situation.

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