First Stop Guide for Internationally Educated Dentists in Canada
Steps to Licensure
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Determine Eligibility and Pathway
Check whether your dental program is accredited and identify the national pathway that applies to you.
Apply and Verify Credentials
Apply through the appropriate NDEB process and submit the required education, identity and registration documents.
Complete Your Pathway Requirements
Complete the NDEB Equivalency Process or an accredited degree-completion or bridge training program, depending on your pathway.
Pass the Virtual OSCE and Obtain NDEB Certification
Pass the national certification examination and obtain the NDEB certificate required before applying for licensure.
Provincial and Territorial Dental Licensure
Choose where you plan to practise and complete that jurisdiction’s licensing requirements.