Introduction :
Of all the foreign destinations that a BDS graduate can look forward to settle as a Dentist , CANADA is perhaps the most popular one right now . The reason for this can be many but the 2 main causes can be :
The well balanced & developed society of Canada .
Dentists being the richest earners in the Country .
So in this series of Articles ” Dentistry in Canada ” We will seeing in detail all the procedures needed to migrate to Canada and settle as a dentist .
The NDEB Canada Conducts Licensing Exams for Dental Students
The system for NON ACCREDITED STUDENTS ( From Other Countries like INDIA )
There are set of rules for both Credited & Accredited dental graduates . We will be seeing in detail about the accredited students here … students coming from India & Other Asian countries where few colleges are not accredited .
Overview
Graduates of non-accredited dental programs must successfully complete an accredited Qualifying or Degree Completion Program OR the NDEB Equivalency Process prior to being eligible to take the NDEB Written and OSCE Examinations.
NDEB Equivalency Process
The Equivalency Process provides an alternate route to certification as a dentist in Canada for graduates of non-accredited dental programs and is also integrated with the admission process for the Qualifying and Degree Completion Programs. The Equivalency Process is comprised of three Assessments. Successful completion of the Assessments allows individuals to apply to take the NDEB Written and OSCE Examinations. Canadian Faculties of Dentistry will also use results of select Assessments in the admission process for Qualifying and Degree Completion Programs.
The diagram below illustrates the integrated pathways to certification as a dentist in Canada
STEP 1 : Go to this link http://www.ndeb.ca/nonaccredited/self-assessment-quiz
Application Process
Application for the 2013 Equivalency Process is now OPEN. The application deadline date for the 2013 NDEB Equivalency Process is September 28, 2012.
Graduates of non-accredited dental programs can also successfully complete an accredited Qualifying/Degree Completion Program in order to become eligible to participate in the NDEB Written and OSCE Examinations. These programs are especially designed to orient international graduates to dentistry and dental practice in Canada.
You must contact the universities directly to obtain specific information regarding these programs and admissions procedures. Contact information can be found below.
The result of one or more of the Assessments in the NDEB Equivalency Process are requirements for application to a Qualifying Program or a Degree Completion Program. Each university will inform you of its admission policy including which Assessments are admission requirements.
The application fee for the NDEB Equivalency Process is $600.00, non-refundable.
NOTES
- Application to the Equivalency Process and Registration for Assessments must be submitted online. Only credit card payments will be accepted.
- Upon verification, individuals who have previously participated in the l’Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) equivalency process, the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) Eligibility Examination or the NDEB certification process for non-accredited graduates will receive a credit for the application fee.
- Due to a high volume of documents received by our office we are unable to provide oral updates on documentation. The status of your documents can be obtained by logging into your online application and selecting the Profile Tab. Documents that have been ‘received’ will take approximately 6-8 weeks to be reviewed.
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it was very usefull thankyou ,pls send regular updates if u have.
Will be posted here … keep visiting …
Plz tell me from where study material of Canada dental exams available
You can purchase dental decks or kaplan papers … they are helpful for the canadian exam
We are providing all training for NDEB, Canada exams. Feel free to contact us at http://www.dstcdental.ca or at info@dstcdental.ca. We are on facebook at ww.facebook.com/ndeb.canada.
can u plz tell me what after completion of NDEB.i mean i heard that we have to do DDS & then have to give individual territory licensieure exams.plz reply.thank u.
Once you clear NDEB , you are eligible for Practicing as dentist in Canada . Yes in USA there are some time licensieure exams for each state . In USA DDS is a must to to be eligible to practice as a dentist .
Pls suggest me sir. I am confusd aftr loosng mbbs. Can i get bettr future in india with bds. Bds is next to mbbs. So i am intrstd in bds. Pls show me d way for my life sir. I beg u pls sir. Suggest if any non medical course is bettr to settle well in india with bi.p.c qualificatn.
See both MBBS & BDS course are time taking & take time for employment . Just a BDS graduate has tough time as the pay on joining the college is very less . The pay on joining any docs private clinic is also not much . So higher degree of MDS is a must . To be a success story as a dentist or any health professional many factors are needed . One of the factor is the family support — both Emotionally & Financially . So … BDS to MDS is a long journey . So discuss with your parents . And All the best .
One last thing — Read this article … It might give you some idea … http://www.dentalorg.com/career-options-after-bds.html
Dear Sir,
I am a Dentist, BDS from india.i would like to take the NDEB Exam.i heared that after clearing the exam we need to take up a two year course which would cost around 50lacks indian rupees.is that true..??? will the bank give loan if we get a good percentage in the NDEB exam.
Kindly, reply me sir.It will help me a lot.
Thanks a ton…
Vinith
Yes its does cost money . But you can take loan from Canadian Banks & Latter pay them once you start working there . For all the details regarding the financial matters always talk directly with the officials of Canadian Embassy . Never directly trust any information from a 3rd Party .
AM MDS IN ORAL SURGERY ..I WANT TO SETTLE IN CANADA..SO WHAT ARE THE BEST OPTIONS TO SETTLE IN CANADA WITH OUT WASTING TIME…..
There is no short cut . The complete method has been described in the article .
sir, i want to appear for ndeb exam, can you suggest some coaching classes for the same, except kaplan classes because they do not provide coaching for ndeb exam.
I am personally not aware of any such coaching classes . But there are always groups of students preparing for the exams together . you might find them in the social media networks like Facebook .
pl allow us to take the printout of the important pages.
thanking you, j c sharma
Sure … Printing option will soon be given
hi
im currently doing my internship in india. can i appear for ndeb within internship or i have to wait for the degree completion. plus i heard we need PR to give the exam and practice there is this true? and i just read a comment above that we have to study foe 2 years after completing the exam what i heard was we just need to clear the exam and start our practice?
you are eligible to practice
Dear Deb,
One thing is not clear.
Can bds from India pass NDEB in canada and practise dentistry /
or he/she has to do DDS or any equilent course to practice dentistry,
The question is only NDEB IS ENUGH TO PRACTICE DENTISTRY OR some other course we have to do for practising as a general dentist.
Regards/
gul
Once U qualify NDEB you will be given license to practice . But do verify the fact from the Canadian Embassy as they have all the latest updates and minor changes that have taken place .
Dear Deb,
Hie m from India. Right now m pursuing my bds. M in 2nd year. I just need to confirm for how much tym span we have to study there after clearing the exam? And is it true that we have to take PR…then only we can give the exam and will be eligible for practicing there..???
Ans i just wanna know about the difference between DDS and NDEB…
And should i start preparing for it from right now….? How should i start my prepration…?
Reply must…
Regards(shaveta)
DDS is for USA
NDEB exams is for Canada .
U can collect the materials … and start preparing in the internship .
sir, i would like to know about one time fees for ndeb 600 canadian $. does that mean if we repeat the exam, the fees wont be charged again?
REpeat exams are chargeable
sir ,vud u guide me plz regarding from where to get my credentials evaluated for ndeb
You can get the most accurate informations from the Canadian Embassy .
Hi Deb,
Are you based out of Canada? As you have information about the NDEB. I want to know Is clearing NDEB really tough? I also want to know if it is possible to take lateral entry in 3 rd year of DDS after completing BDS from India and having good experience? As someone informed me that there are some Universities who can have that provision of lateral entry and that too without giving NDEB. Can you please let me know? I also want to know if there are any job prospects in healthcare if I do MBA in healthcare or Hospital administration from Canada?
Yes there are opportunities in the healthcare sector for a dentist in CANADA . What I have heard from Past students preparation of NDEB is in the same lines as NBDE. For gaining entry in DDS you need to clear the NBDE Exams . As per the lateral entry , I don’t have the sufficient infos now . You can contact the american Embassy directly for the latest information .
Hello Deb,
First, thank you very much for posting such infos, it is of great help.
Now to my Query
1] we would be migration to canada as PR by the end of july for good & i have been going through the whole process of NDEB & i am clear with it, my question is if i had to do the Qualifying /Degree completion Programe post my AFK, does being a permanent resident of Can give any leverage in terms of fees or is it the same as it is for international students ?
2] can you please recommend any good colleges in & around toronto other than U of T & Schl ?
3] Can a Bds work there as an assistant or …. in the clinic while preparing for exams for NDEB ?
Thank you