Canadian Associations
- Canadian Dental Association (CDA)CDA is dedicated to the advancement and leadership of a unified profession and to the promotion of optimal oral health, an essential component of general health.
- Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC)For the purpose of certification and licensure in Canada, only programs that are accredited by either CDAC or the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) are considered accredited.
- National Dental Examining BoardNDEB is responsible for establishing and maintaining a national standard of competence for dentists in Canada.
- The Royal College of Dentists Of Canada (RCDC)RCDC promotes high standards of specialization in the dental profession and recognizes properly trained dental specialists.
British Columbian Associations
- College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC)The CDSBC registers, certifies and regulates dentists and certified dental assistants in the public interest.
- British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA)The BCDA is the professional association of dentists in British Columbia, dedicated to serving the interests of its members and promoting oral health.
Licensing Examinations
Graduates of Accredited Dental Programs
- Written Examination
- OSCE Examination
Graduates of Non-accredited Dental Programs
- NDEB Equivalency Process
Graduates of Eligible Non-accredited Dental Specialty Programs
- Dental Specialty Core Knowledge Examination (DSCKE)
NDEB Practice Examinations
Graduates of Accredited Dental Programs
Graduates of Non-accredited Dental Programs
Published Practice Examinations
Q and A for the NBDE by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9780071508667Publication Date: 2008-11-13First aid questions and answers to the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) Part I (US exam)- ASDA National Board dental examinations - Test packet byCall Number: WU18.2 .A833Published by the American Student Dental Association and contains reprints of actual past examinations of the NBDE (US exam).
First Aid for the NBDE by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9780071482530Publication Date: 2007-12-11National Board Dental Exam Part II preparation is written for dental students by recent dental graduates (US exam).- National Board Dental Examinations - Candidate guide byCall Number: WU18.2 .A447Publication Date: 1999Guide to the NBDE. Contains practice examination questions. Current guides available from the American Student Dental Association website (US exam).
Dental Secrets by Call Number: WU18 .D4583 2003ISBN: 1560535733Publication Date: 2003-06-19A review for oral exams. Contains examination questions on the principles and practice of dentistry.
Websites for International Applicants
- Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)CICIC provides information and referral services to individuals and organizations on working and studying in Canada and abroad. Contains a list of provincial and territorial professional associations and regulatory bodies.
- Foreign Credentials Referral OfficeGovernment of Canada website provides information on practicing dentistry in Canada.
- UBC International Dental DegreeFor graduates of international dental programs that are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
- WelcomeBCBC government's dentistry occupational guide for immigrants.