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How to Stay Motivated in Completing Your NDEB Exams

Embarking on the journey to become a licensed dentist in Canada may feel like an uphill battle. However, fear not! Finding the motivation to complete your NDEB exams, no matter the obstacle or challenge in front of you – pays off in the end.
As you move through the equivalency process, slowly capturing passing grades in each exam, you’ll be able to build momentum toward your end goal – being a fully licensed dentist. 

At Prep Doctors, we understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to provide you with personalized tips and resources to help you conquer the equivalency process with confidence and a dash of excitement.

We recently had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Benitta Saado, who recently passed through the equivalency process. She graduated in 2018 from St. Joseph University in Lebanon and moved to Quebec to join her parents. It was there that she began the equivalency process. Here are some of her essential tips to help you remain motivated as you do the same.

 

 

Tip #1 – Discover Your “Why”


Close your eyes for a moment, and let’s revisit the very reason that sparked your passion for dentistry. For many ITDs and students, it is the drive to make a tangible difference in patients’ lives. Many dentists can vividly remember the joy on a patient’s face when they transform a smile to be healthier and happier. 

Reconnecting with your “why” will serve as your guiding light throughout this exhilarating journey, keeping you motivated and focused on your goal of becoming a dentist in Canada.


Tip #2 – Immerse Yourself in the Dental Environment

Working inside a dental office is a great way to learn about the various tools, techniques, and practical application of knowledge. Even if you have working experience ‘back home’ this will help you adapt to the Canadian methods of dentistry while igniting your passion and determination to grow. Surrounding yourself with passionate dentists, friendly hygienists, and enthusiastic dental assistants allows you to witness dental care’s positive impact on patients’ lives firsthand.

 

This invaluable experience will keep your motivation soaring high as you visualize your future success.

Tip #3 – Craft a Clear Study Plan


Organization is the key to success. We recommend breaking down the journey into manageable chunks. Create a study plan that brings structure and clarity to your preparation. Identify the topics you must cover and set achievable goals for each day or week. 

By taking it step by step, you’ll prevent overload and ensure comprehensive coverage of all critical areas. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your dental dreams come to life overnight.

Tip #4 – Embrace Understanding over Memorization


This is a common mistake many students experience when facing the numerous exams for getting licensed as a dentist in Canada. Instead of trying to memorize everything, get a better understanding of the core concepts. Rather than relying solely on rote memorization, seek to grasp the underlying principles and reasoning behind each dental topic. At Prep Doctors, our lectures always take this approach whether they be AFK, ACJ, or NDECC Situational Judgment. 


By cultivating a deep understanding, we help you increase your chances of success in exams and enhance your clinical knowledge and judgment. Be curious, ask questions, and uncover the “why” behind the facts. This approach will benefit both your exam performance and your future patients.

 

Tips to Grow Understanding

  • Talk with peers
  • Join study groups
  • Read online forums
  • Watch practical videos
  • Maximize your time on PrepTest™

 

Tip #5 – Utilize Available Resources

The online world is full of insightful and easy-to-use resources. Anyone seeking detailed info on complex dental topics can easily find them in textbooks, online materials, study groups, and practice exams. When your motivation starts to fade because the exams seem overwhelming, try different combinations of resources, and find what works best for you.

Remember, having a broad mix of resources keeps things interesting. By using different materials, you’ll get a well-rounded understanding of dentistry in Canada and how to proceed through each stage of the NDEB exams.

Our team at Prep Doctors offers a simplified platform where you can find study materials, pre-made pathways, and get the personalized guidance you need from experts to help you succeed.


Tip #6 – Seek Support and Guidance


Dr. Benitta found solace and motivation in connecting with fellow dentists who were either on the same journey or had successfully completed it. Joining study groups, participating in online forums, and engaging with professional networks provide valuable insights and creates a supportive community. Sharing triumphs, challenges, and resources with like-minded individuals will motivate and inspire you. Remember, you are never alone in this exhilarating pursuit.

Motivation gets much more complicated when no fuel keeps you moving forward. That gas for your education engine begins and ends with a strong community around you. True, there are some individuals that can tackle the different NDEB exams on their own, but it is much easier with peers, friends, mentors, and patients who appreciate your hard work.

Tip #7 – Stay Resilient and Persevere

The NDEB equivalency process may present unexpected challenges, delays, or moments of self-doubt. However, countless dentists before you have conquered the process, and you can too. We all know how hard it was to keep moving during COVID but we made it through. Internationally trained dentists need to cultivate resilience, keep a positive mindset, and view setbacks as opportunities for growth. 

 

Believe in your abilities, celebrate small victories, and keep pushing forward. Your unwavering determination will be rewarded when you finally achieve your dream of practicing dentistry in Canada.


You got this!


In short, embarking on the journey to become a licensed dentist in Canada is no small feat. However, with personalized tips and unwavering support from the people we meet at Prep Doctors, success is within your reach.


Reconnect with your passion, immerse yourself in the Canadian dental environment, and stay resilient throughout the equivalency process. Remember, every step you take brings you closer to your dental dreams.


Join Prep Doctors, access our comprehensive study resources, connect with a supportive community, and receive personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Together, let’s transform your dreams into reality. Visit us now and take the first step toward your future as a successful dentist in Canada!

A NEW Era for ACJ Preparation

In May our Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Marwan Al Rayes sat down with ACJ instructors Dr. Khalid Ariam and Dr. Thulfiqar Al-Rubaye to talk about the future of ACJ training at Prep Doctors. Dr. Marwan also announced some significant new financing options that will be available to Prep Doctors trainees at the ACJ stage and beyond.

You can find the full webinar recording below but here is a summary of some of the important announcements and course updates.

The NEW way to prepare for ACJ 

  • The ACJ course is now expanded to cover at least 5 months for extensive practice and to cover all bases.
  • The next course starts on June 19, 2023, and ends on November 14, 2023.
  • We are adding new lectures for Pediatric dentistry, Preventative dentistry, Restorative dentistry, Oral surgery, trauma, and TMJ.
  • You will also have access to Live Practice Sessions on these topics and more.
  • The course now includes live lectures covering all topics, on-demand recorded lectures, practice sessions with homework prerequisites, 600+ radiographs covered, continuous trainee tracking & one-on-one consultation, quizzes with discussions, weekly mock exams and discussions, and 4 full mock exams and discussions.
  • Access for up to 18 months until you pass the exam. *

NEW financial support

  • Introducing a new zero-interest ACJ payment plan which can be used over 18 months at approx. 177/month + HST.
  • As a Prep Doctors ACJ trainee, you will have access to up to $30,000 at ZERO percent interest for NDECC exam preparations. This comes with a payment plan that is also up to 18 months.

 

*Disclaimer: If you have already registered/transferred to our ACJ course starting in September, we have automatically included you in the course starting in June. If you are unable to attend the live lectures starting in June, you can start attending the course whenever it’s convenient for you as the lectures will be available for online replay.

To learn more about our revamped ACJ course and new financial support available, call our customer service team at +1 855-397-7737.

Ready to register for the upcoming ACJ course? Learn more about the course and sign up here.

Our Dental Business Diploma & Preparation Program is About to Launch

Prep Doctors and St. Clair College have teamed once again in their commitment to providing international dentists access to the Canadian dental industry. With the formalization of our new Business Diploma & Preparation Course, our two-year program is set to launch for the Winter Term to our latest cohort in January 2022.

The Business Diploma & Preparation Course provides students with a diverse list of courses to develop comprehensive business acumen, begin their Canadian equivalency, and develop essential understandings in accounting, human resources, marketing and business law to start operating their own dental clinics.

This partnership demonstrates how private and public sectors can collaborate to deliver value to the community. Prep Doctors brings over ten years of industry experience training dentists in Canada. At the same time, St. Clair’s Zekelman Business school brings over 50 years of experience to the table,” says Prep Doctors CEO Firas Abu Saleh.

The synergy created by this partnership is very promising, and the output is an exceptional program that delivers the best of both worlds to dentists looking to hone their business skills and learn how to apply them in their professional practice.”

In anticipation of the launch, the Windsor Star has written further about the program’s scope and the attraction for development it brings. Click here to read more.

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Unique business program will bring more internationally trained dentists to Canada

Unique business program will bring more internationally trained dentists to Canada
Published on: Dec 21, 2021 at 15:28 Edit

This article was originally posted on St. Clair College’s website on December 2, 2021. 

St. Clair College and Prep Doctors have signed an agreement which will help foreign dentists learn the essentials of Canadian dental business practices while taking important steps toward earning equivalency from the National Dental Examination Board.

This unique agreement co-signed by Prep Doctors CEO, Firas Abu Saleh, and St. Clair College, President Patti France, gives internationally trained dentists the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in Canada’s growing dental industry. Over the course of two years in the Dental Business Diploma & Equivalency Program at St. Clair, students will learn about accounting for dentistry, business communications, economics, Canadian culture and more while receiving thorough preparation for the NDEB equivalency process.

Dr. Marwan Al Rayes, co-founder and Chief Learning Officer of Prep Doctors, is a Windsor native who attended J.L. Forster Secondary School and played soccer behind St. Clair College as a teenager. Over twenty years later, Al Rayes says it feels great to be able to sign this agreement and make an impact for the people who strive to be dentists and hope to one day live in North America.

“This is about giving back to the community and making the industry more accessible. We can provide a huge step to someone hopefully,” said Al Rayes. “Everyone’s dream is to come to Canada or North America and live the American Dream. It is a huge opportunity, not only by getting them access into Canada, but being a member of the elite class in Canada.”

Al Rayes says Prep Doctors has an initial target goal of recruiting 50 students annually to St. Clair but hope to have upwards of 100 students and even bigger numbers in the future.

“If we look at the number of dentists graduating from Canadian schools, I don’t believe it is sufficient for the population. So, we do need foreign skill to actually give people the quality of healthcare they deserve here in Canada,” said Al Rayes. “I think the collaboration between St. Clair and Prep Doctors is mixing healthcare with business, which is a unique aspect in dentistry. It’s different from medicine and pharmacy in the sense that dentistry is a healthcare profession that also has a strong business side.”

Firas Abu Saleh, CEO of Prep Doctors, is a Harvard Business School graduate who co-founded the organization with Al Rayes with a shared vision of creating an inclusive learning space for dentists all over the globe. Abu Saleh believes extending this collaboration with St. Clair College will help Prep Doctors expand its reach to potential candidates in the international market and bring more dentists to Canada.

“Based on St. Clair’s experience with agents and international student recruitment, this is a great addition. It is an area of strength that is really helpful for us,” Abu Saleh said. “We are used to working with local dentists who are already in Canada so by working with St. Clair and its name-recognition will help us move forward and expand the market.”

A group from Prep Doctors and senior administrators from St. Clair College
A group from Prep Doctors and senior administrators from St. Clair College signed an agreement to provide business training to internationally-trained dentists.

More information on the Dental Business Diploma & Equivalency Program can be found here: Prep Doctors @ St. Clair College | St. Clair College (stclaircollege.ca)

– Brett Hedges

 


 

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What Language Proficiency Requirements Do You Need to Become a Dentist in Canada?

In our ‘How to Become a Dentist in Canada’ blog post, we reviewed the pathways that international dentists can take to become accredited in Canada. Here, we will look at the language proficiency requirements for licensure.

You do not need proof of language proficiency if you have graduated from:

A)    A dentistry educational program accredited by:

•  The Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC)
•  The American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
•  The Australian Dental Council (after March 31, 2010)
•  The Dental Council – New Zealand (after December 14, 2011), or
•  The Irish Dental Council (after December 5, 2012).

 

B)    An accredited two-year qualifying or degree completion program in dentistry. As of November 2021, these programs are offered by the University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, Western University, University of Toronto, McGill University, and Dalhousie University. The language requirement for admissions into most of these programs is an Academic IELTS band score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each module. French-language programs can be done at Université de Montréal and Université Laval.

However, you need to show proof of language proficiency in the Province of Ontario if you do not fulfil the above conditions. Other provinces and territories do not currently have this requirement, but if you decide to move to (and practice in) Ontario, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) is authorized to ask for proof of language proficiency. This proof can be provided in one of these three ways:

1.   Through demonstrating that you have completed a non-accredited dental program taught fully in English or French by providing:

•  a letter from the Dean of the program confirming that the entire program is taught in English or French,
•  a letter written by yourself explaining how you meet the language proficiency requirement.

 

2.   Take an English/French Language proficiency test. Keep in mind that test results are valid for two years, so you will need to take a new test if your results are from more than two years prior to your application.

You need to have one of the following scores to qualify:

 

IELTS table design blog post with scores
 

3.   Submit acceptable evidence to the Registrar or Registration Committee that you have reasonable proficiency in English or French. In this case, you will be delivering an oral presentation before a panel and answer any questions they may have regarding the matter. Although this option may work well for those who speak English or French as their first language, it can delay the registration by months as the Registration Committee typically meets only three to four times per year.

It’s important to remember that each NDEB exam, as well as the preparation courses available at Prep Doctors, are administered and delivered in English. Having a reasonable command of English and improving your language skills will help you measure your English proficiency and allow you to take your exams with more confidence and enable you to keep up with the pace of our courses and your future career.

 


 

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Meet the Replacement for ACS: The NDECC™


Nearly eight months ago,
the NDEB released considerable changes to the Canadian equivalency process for international dentists. Most notably, the ACS examination received the most significant modifications to its existing structure, content, and overall format. 

Under the “Develop” component of their multiple-step strategy called Vision 2022: The Future of the Equivalency Process, the ACS examination was set to receive a new blueprint, skills requirements, and a facility to be constructed and opened for operation in 2022. However, on October 29, the NDEB announced that the current format of the ACS examination would be replaced by a modified skills examination known as the National Dental Examination of Clinical Competence™ or NDECC™, for short. 

In their official release, the NDEB stated the ACS exam in its current format will be administered for the final time in December 2021, while the NDECC will become the third examination of the equivalency process in 2022 following the AFK and ACJ.

 

So, what is the purpose of the NDECC?

The NDECC will continue to evaluate an examinee’s clinical abilities much as the ACS did. This exam will consist of two components requiring dentists to perform seven clinical requirements on simulated manikin-patients in a clinical setting in the first component and ten situational judgment requirements in the second. A basic outline for the NDECC is now available on the NDEB website. 

Based on the announcements so far, here is our breakdown of the two components:

When will the NDECC take effect?

The first NDECC exam will be held in June 2022 at the NDEB’s new testing facility in Ottawa, Ontario, and will be given multiple times a week throughout the year.

Where is the facility located?

The NDECC Test Centre is located at 340 Albert St. 12th Floor Ottawa, ON. The facility includes many other operational rooms, including separate situational judgement rooms and the simulation clinic.

How long does it take to write each component?

The NDECC exam will take place over two days, with clinical skills on the first day and situational judgment on the second day. 

What materials are needed to take the NDECC?

A complete list of equipment, materials, and supplies provided by the NDEB will be released in a practical guide soon. You can bring your own protective eyewear and dental loupes. A disposable gown will also be provided. 

There have been notable changes to the typodonts, teeth, and handpieces (Kavo) used during this exam. Therefore, pay close attention to the lists provided by the NDEB. 

Please note, the preliminary lists do not include equipment and dental supplies needed during training. 

How many attempts will the NDECC allow?

The NDECC can be taken an unlimited amount of times in a five-year period (60 months). 

What does this new exam mean for the future of equivalency in Canada?

While it may seem like the equivalency process is unpredictable at times, the NDECC is a positive change towards the future of equivalency in Canada. In fact, the pandemic has shone a light on the significant hurdles the ACS faced and needed to be addressed. 

“The main positive point I see from this announcement is the unlimited attempts. Back in the older system, it used to be three attempts for clinical skills,” said Prep Doctors co-founder Dr, Marwan Al Rayes during our live webinar. “The environment is also going to be standardized, and now it is going to be the same environment in which the exam is going to be conducted; the flexibility of time [too] are the main advantages.” 

Dr. Al Rayes also spoke to the necessity of dentists enhancing their time management and organization skills in preparing for the two exam components. Listen below to hear more of his thoughts: 

 

 

For more information and to read the NDECC outline, click here. To learn more about the NDECC materials list, click here. To purchase dental materials, please visit Knurling Dental here.

For more details, please direct specific questions about Vision 2022 directly to the NDEB. Also, don’t forget to sign up for our dental equivalency newsletter for our future breakdowns of equivalency-related announcements and Prep Doctors’ course updates.

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How I Created My NDEB Profile

In the pursuit of my dreams, I was often reminded of a quote from Alice in Wonderland. It was the Cheshire cat who said, “Every adventure requires a first step,” my first step was to create a profile with the NDEB. This required getting my credentials verified, and my candidacy approved.

Doesn’t sound very dreamy or adventurous, does it? Well, you’re right. It wasn’t.

The NDEB has a comprehensive list of documents that one must carefully put together to make sure there are no delays in an already long procedure. I was lucky that my academic institution back home, Manipal University, was instantaneous in sending a Confirmation of Degree form and Official Academic Record requested by the NDEB in a sealed, stamped envelope to their main offices in Canada.

The next step was to send in a list of documents from my end, including my original dental degree and internship completion certificate. Just like you, I was very anxious to be sending in my originals. The mere thought of what I would do if they got lost in an international courier, or if they didn’t make it to the right address or back to me, was terrifying. Nevertheless, I had to bite the bullet and have faith in the process. I took coloured photocopies of my originals, got them notarized (to have some form of approved document of my dental degree on me), took one long last look at my hard-earned degree and internship certificate, and prayed to all the gods in the universe for their safety, while crossing all my fingers and toes, and sent my paperwork through a blue dart. 

Then eight months, three days and several hours later, the documents had been accepted and my profile approved! Within two weeks of approval, my documents had found their way back to India and were safely in my hands. Better late than never! I had decided to take the AFK as soon as possible and study in Canada instead of staying back and studying at home. With my PR stamped and profile approved by the NDEB, it was now time to hop on the first flight!

Arriving in Canada was a surreal experience. I landed in October 2019 with crisp weather and beautiful brown leaves on trees, courtesy of the fall season. I had been lucky to have an aunt living here in Mississauga, Ont., for many years who graciously took me into her home for as long as I needed. I spent the initial days understanding the public transport system, getting a library card, SIM card, and discovering the neighbourhood. Following this, I started taking classes and began preparing for the AFK exam. But first, to get some inspiration and feel connected to Canadian dentistry, I decided to visit an acquaintance who was a practising dentist. That was a conversation I will never forget.

Dr. Pallak Razdan is a dentist and the Social Media Director at EDMS Dental. She is a contributing Prep Doctors’ writer focusing on her journey to Canada, the NDEB equivalency process, and a broad scope of Canadian dentistry.

5 Tips for How to Study for the ACJ Exam

Like it or not, intense studying is a crucial part of being prepared for the Assessment of Clinical Judgement (ACJ) exam. Whether you decide to cram a few months before, practice trial and error, or take an exam prep course to dive deeper into the topics of periodontics, endodontics, and restorative dentistry, finding the right approach to passing is key.

As you navigate which study habit is the most effective for you, follow our five tips from Prep Doctors’ instructor, Dr. Khalid Khalid, for how you can study for the ACJ exam to feel most comfortable and confident come exam day.

 

1. Practice, Practice, Practice.

The ACJ exam is a 5.5-hour test consisting of 120 to 150 single-answer and multi-answer multiple-choice questions that offer a case-based assessment to evaluate an examinee’s clinical knowledge and clinical decision-making skills. The exam is divided into two booklets. The first hones in on a candidate’s know-how to formulate a diagnosis and draw clinical conclusions from dental charts, case histories, and photographs. The second booklet looks to test a candidate’s knowledge in oral radiology and their ability to make a radiographic interpretation and diagnosis through radiographic images.

We have found the best path to succeeding in these assessments is to practice… a lot. As ACJ instructor, Dr. Khalid Khalid, who has personally helped many dentists pass the exam, says, “Each x-ray looks different. When we look at x-rays in clinic, that’s in conjunction with what we see in the patient’s mouth, so that’s helpful, for example, for diagnosing caries or diagnosing bone loss or periodontal disease or an infection. It’s not that there is individuality between people. There is individuality between x-rays.”

“With radiology, you can get any x-ray in the exam. We’ve tried to include as much practice as possible in the (ACJ) course for x-rays so when someone is in the exam attempting those questions on their own, they will have that same exact approach of examining the x-rays,” says Dr. Khalid. Looking at x-rays top to bottom, left to right and building on each tooth’s visible structure can allow candidates to comprehensively analyze multiple x-rays as a practice method for “the more you look at x-rays, the more you are able to get from them, in general,” suggests Dr. Khalid.

 

Dentist taking notes in Dr. Khalid's ACJ lecture

 

2. The right approach is balance.

Passing the ACJ exam is all about having the tools needed to approach it with certainty. At Prep Doctors, we are constantly asked what approach candidates should take when they are up against an x-ray that accompanies a question allowing several options to the correct answer. Figuring out how conservative or aggressive you want to be on the exam is not the hurdle you should focus on. As Dr. Khalid says, the answer is neither. Instead, candidates should examine every x-ray singularly and weigh each selection they are given against one another to see which options are clear and worth choosing and which they should leave aside based on uncertainty. 

 

3. Don’t think of the ACJ exam as an open battlefield.

When taking the ACJ exam, there’s typically a debate about the number of correct answers to choose for a single question. As Dr. Khalid mentions, this is “a challenging aspect of the exam to get a grasp on,” as it is relatively subjective.

However, the ACJ is designed to cover basic radiology for a general practitioner. On that account, there is a specific structure to the two main components (patient cases and x-rays) of the exam. 

Put simply, try not to worry about the stress of choosing a certain number of answers; alternatively, “Think of it as a finite number of questions that you might get,” advises Dr. Khalid.

 

Dentist sitting in ACJ lecture and participating by note-taking

 

4. Understand the basics and focus on what’s important.

Coming out of the AFK exam, candidates have an immense amount of knowledge. However, with the ACJ, it’s not always about how much you know, but rather, about focussing on the basic concepts being examined.

“Try to approach different diseases, medical conditions, and aspects of patient care from as many viewpoints as possible and build on it,” says Dr. Khalid. Bring in as many cases as you can of similar diseases with different presentations and cases of different diseases with similar presentations. 

At Prep Doctors, we look at the NDEB’s references for specific topics; including but not limited to, pathology, periodontology, endodontics, radiology, and anesthesia, and cover these evidence-based concepts in our lectures and course material formulating questions, answers, practice sessions, quizzes, and mock exams from them to fully understand and solidify their weight to increase a candidate’s retention of learning. 

 

5. Take an exam preparation course with us. 

Prep Doctors follows a practice-heavy, cover-all-bases approach with more than 100 in-class hours and a problem-based learning method specially tailored to equip you with strategies you can’t find anywhere else. With four computer-based ACJ mock exams and multiple practice sessions for individual cases and radiographs, taking the Prep Doctors ACJ course ensures your success above all else.

To find out the winning ACJ approach and more tips like these from your instructors, Dr. Marwan Al Rayes and  Dr. Khalid Khalid, enroll here. You can also learn more about our ACJ course and what you can expect, watch our ACJ Course Breakdown below or on our YouTube channel here.

 

 

 


 

Have a question about the ACJ exam that you need personally answered? Our team is always available to answer any questions about the NDEB process and dental equivalency. So, please reach out to us through our Facebook page or email us at info@prepdoctors.ca. We are more than happy to help!

For all other essential details and some ACJ study materials from the NDEB’s ACJ Protocol, click here.

How Do I Prepare for the NDEB?

At Prep Doctors, the question we get asked the most is, “How can I pass the NDEB exams?” With this in mind, Prep Doctors is committed to helping international dental professionals stay current and prepare for the NDEB exams and changes through our advanced, state-of-the-art courses covering each of the NDEB examinations to help you pass on your first try.

 

Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK)

The AFK exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions testing candidates’ core and basic knowledge of dentistry, biomedical and applied clinical sciences. At Prep Doctors, we know you can’t cut corners when it comes to this exam. In fact, the Prep Doctors AFK preparation course is designed to give you the perfect formula for passing the AFK exam with a high score on your first try. 

This year, Prep Doctors is offering three options for our AFK course—our tried and true Full Course, our new online Crash Course (replacing our review package), and our Mock Exams. 

Learn more about our AFK courses here

Find out essential details and AFK study materials from the NDEB’s AFK Protocol here.

 

Assessment of Clinical Judgement (ACJ)

Known as the most challenging exam in the equivalency process, the ACJ exam is a case-based assessment combining both clinical knowledge and clinical decision-making abilities with oral radiology. The exam is divided into two booklets, with the first testing a candidate’s ability to formulate a diagnosis and make clinical decisions through dental charts, case histories, and photographs. In contrast, the second booklet assesses a candidate’s knowledge in oral radiology and their ability to make a radiographic interpretation and diagnosis through radiographic images. The ACJ also must be taken after the AFK exam

Prep Doctors follows a practice-heavy, cover-all-bases approach with more than 100 in-class hours and a problem-based learning method specially tailored to equip you with strategies you can use on exam day. With four full computer-based ACJ mock exams and multiple practice sessions for individual cases and radiographs, our Prep Doctors ACJ course ensures you have the right tools to take the exam with certainty. 

Learn more about our ACJ courses here

Find out essential details and ACJ study materials from the NDEB’s ACJ Protocol here

 

National Dental Examination of Clinical Competence™ (NDECC™)

The NDECC™ exam, previously known as the ACS exam, tests the practical skills of dentists by requiring them to complete a total of 17 specific projects in a two-day simulated dental clinic. In 2022, the NDEB will introduce two components: Clinical Skills and Situational Judgement requiring dentists to perform seven clinical requirements on simulated manikin-patients in a clinical setting in the first component and ten situational judgment requirements in the second.

At Prep Doctors, we offer an NDECC™ Clinical Skills course to better prepare trainees for the modified examination, including supervised training sessions, instructor time, lab access, and mock exams to prepare you for whatever is coming your way.

Learn more about our NDECC™ course here

Find out essential details from the NDEB’s outline here.


Get more information about upcoming NDEB exam locations and dates here

Despite the challenges and intense regimen each NDEB equivalency process may take, Prep Doctors remains the best place to begin your journey. Our team is always available to answer any questions about the NDEB process and dental equivalency. So, please reach out to us through our Facebook page or email us at info@prepdoctors.ca. We are more than happy to help!

How I Immigrated to Canada as a Dentist

Dreams don’t work unless you do.

Remember, we shared a dream? Receiving a Doctor of Dental Studies degree. Well, I had to work hard to turn it into reality. 

The first step towards my vision was to immigrate to Canada through permanent residency (PR).

A quick google search gave me the following prerequisites including:

– The creation of an Express Entry profile;
– An equivalency evaluation of my university credentials with World Education Services (WES);
– An IELTS score of 7 or higher;
– And steady financial resources to undertake the journey.


When deciding to move to a new country, support from my family became the backbone of the transition. Being a young dentist, I couldn’t afford to shoulder the expense of immigration plus the cost of settling in Canada on my own. Fortunately for me, my parents decided to tackle the money monster so I could work towards my DDS dream. 

However, that wasn’t all. There was also the dilemma of whether uprooting myself from my comfort zone was necessary? As a practicing dentist, should I give up a clinical practice, everything I worked so hard for from the tender age of 17, and move to a new country where I’d have to recertify and prove my credentials again? What about the settling struggle? Since my degree would be non-accredited, I wouldn’t be able to step foot into a dental office to even be an assistant without first getting an assisting (HARP) license. I had to be ready to do odd jobs to support myself. How would I silence the voice in my head that would constantly tell me, “But you’re a doctor in India, and you’re serving coffee in Canada?” Not to forget the fact that my peers would have finished their Master’s by the time I was only halfway through my licensing.

Would the DDS be worth it all? 

The decision wasn’t easy but for me, it had to be made, and I agreed to give myself a fighting chance. Ten years down the line, I did not want to wake up with the regret of not trying just because I was scared of the struggle. Time was going to run its course, and I’d get older anyway. Why not try and achieve something I really wanted in the meantime?

In an attempt to put my best foot forward, I decided to engage with two immigration services to help me with my application process for a PR visa. They were my first contacts with the Canadian world, answered all my doubts patiently, and held my hand every step of the way, making sure there were no complications with my profile. If this was what Canadian culture was all about, boy, was I excited to immigrate!

Once my profile was created, it was time to start working on my supporting documentation. I immediately applied to take my IELTS exam and got in touch with my alma mater, Manipal University, to have my academic records sent to World Education Services. Fortunately, there weren’t any hiccups and my decision to engage in professional services felt right.

Once all the documents had been submitted, the waiting games had begun. From being picked in the draw to my visa application approval, the process took almost 14 months and my peace of mind. Since this wasn’t in anyone’s control, my application was life’s practical lesson in patience and I learned it the hard way!

Before then, I was naive enough to believe that I had weathered the storm. However, the visa was just a wave in a pre-stormy sea.

Little did I know that the real storm was going to be the NDEB

Dr. Pallak Razdan is a dentist and the Social Media Director at EDMS Dental. She is a contributing Prep Doctors’ writer focusing on her journey to Canada, the NDEB equivalency process, and a broad scope of Canadian dentistry.

What is the NDEB Equivalency Process?

For anyone looking to sink their teeth into Canadian dentistry, the National Dental Examining Board of Canada’s (NDEB) equivalency process is the place to start.

In Canada, dentistry is a regulated profession. The NDEB works with the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) to grant international dentists the opportunity to become licensed in Canada. With their three-step examination process, the NDEB provides a direct pathway into Canadian dentistry depending on where you obtained your dental education and if you would like to practise as a general dentist, specialist, or both.

What does this NDEB process look like? 

To begin, foreign-trained dentists must apply to be accepted into the Canadian dentistry equivalency process through the NDEB. 

  1. Apply through the NDEB equivalency portal here. You will need to create an NDEB login and online profile on their website as well. 
  2. Pass the AFK exam, the first NDEB exam. (Prep Doctors is now introducing our newest AFK online Crash Course for international dentists who cannot make it to our campuses this cycle.)
  3. Pass the ACJ and NDECC™ exams, the second and third NDEB exams. 
  4. Pass the Written Board and OSCE exams, known as the NDEB’s certification process

Direct Route NDEB Equivalency Process Time: 1.5-2.5 years
NDEB Equivalency Process Fees: $13,050 CAD
Prep Doctors Equivalency Course Fees: Up to $15,000 CAD
Total Equivalency Process Cost: Up to $30,000 CAD**

**This approximation amount is based on a combination of the current NDEB examinations and Prep Doctors Full Course option fees. This amount may increase depending on how many attempts you need to pass.

The NDEB’s direct route may take 1.5 to 2.5 years to complete. The NDEB equivalency process costs approximately $30,000 CAD, including the Prep Doctors courses and NDEB exam fees. This amount may increase depending on how many attempts you need to pass. When navigating the process, you can expect the following breakdown of NDEB equivalency process fees:

NDEB equivalency fees and tuition chart breakdown for what is the NDEB process blog

Learn more about the NDEB’s exam fees here.

The NDEB also provides foreign-trained dentists with the opportunity to enter the dental profession through a Canadian university. 

What does the university process look like? 

While providing a quicker pathway to the certification process, bridging programs (more accurately known as accredited qualifying and degree completion programs) follow a similar progression.

  1. Apply through the NDEB equivalency portal here. You will need to create an NDEB login and online profile on their website as well. 
  2. Pass the AFK exam with a high score, the first NDEB exam. (For some qualifying and degree completion programs, the AFK must be taken within the last three years of submitting your application. Please reach out to your interested dental school for admission requirements.)
  3. Enroll in and complete a qualifying and degree completion program offered by the Faculties of Dentistry in Canada. You can find a list of programs here
  4. Pass the Written Board and OSCE exams. 

Qualifying and Degree Completion Program Process Time: 2-3 years
Qualifying and Degree Completion Program Process Fees: Up to $90,000 CAD

Qualifying and degree completion programs are unique university programs held over five to six months. After successfully completing these programs, students are admitted into the third year of a Doctor of Dental Surgery Program, leading to a degree (DDS). Overall, a DDS can take two to 2.5 years to complete. The qualifying and degree completion programs process can cost approximately $90,000 CAD.

Regardless of the path you choose to take, each process begins with the AFK exam and ends with the Written Board and OSCE exam

Despite the challenges and intense regimen each NDEB equivalency process may take, Prep Doctors remains the best place to begin your journey, and we have the course for you. Our team is always available to answer any questions about the NDEB process and dental equivalency. So, please reach out to us through our Facebook page or email us at info@prepdoctors.ca. We are more than happy to help!

How to Become a Dentist in Canada

On February 25, 2021, the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) announced significant changes to the Canadian dental equivalency process. This article has been updated to reflect those changes.

Becoming an accredited dentist in Canada is no easy feat. The road to practicing dentistry is an intricate, ever-evolving, yet rewarding process that requires highly specialized training and professional development. 

For internationally trained dentists seeking to practice dentistry in Canada, the rewards for getting through the examination process and obtaining your license are tremendous as Canada now ranks in the top five countries in the world to practice dentistry in terms of salary and quality of professional life. First-year associates in Canada start with salaries around $150,000 CAD, and the earning potential for senior associates and clinic owners is vast. 

Currently, there are three routes available that lead to becoming a dentist in Canada. One option is to attend a Canadian university as an undergraduate. If you are an internationally-trained dentist, you can navigate the NDEB process or take the university route by applying to a bridging program.

Let’s explore each route in further detail.

 

Pursuing a Dental Degree:

Admission and application requirements for dental school vary from one institution to another. It is important to contact the respective dental school admissions office to determine the specific admission requirements needed. As part of the admissions process, most Canadian dental schools require applicants to provide Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) scores administered by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA).

Luckily, Canada is home to a variety of prestigious dental schools across the country that prospective students can choose from. These include:

University of Alberta (School of Dentistry)

University of British Columbia (Faculty of Dentistry)

University of Manitoba (Faculty of Dentistry)

Dalhousie University (Faculty of Dentistry)

University of Toronto (Faculty of Dentistry)

The University of Western Ontario (School of Dentistry)

McGill University (Faculty of Dentistry)

Université de Montréal (Faculté de médecine dentaire)

Université Laval (Faculté de médecine dentaire)

University of Saskatchewan (College of Dentistry)

On average, the cost of obtaining a four-year undergraduate dental degree can vary from $50,000 to $200,000 CAD for domestic students and up to $360,000 CAD for international students. Tuition fees typically include both academic, non-academic, and dental instrument fees. However, tuition fees vary for universities, so it is best to do your research before filling out an application.

It’s important to note that registration for the DAT is not an application to dental schools but a step towards getting your foot in the door. Don’t be afraid to schedule a call with an advisor and find out what they’re looking for in successful candidates, such as extracurriculars.

 

The National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB):

To begin the process with the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB), you must apply to be accepted into the Canadian Dentistry Equivalency Process. As long as you have a recognized degree, you should be accepted. Due to COVID-19, response times may vary on acceptances as there may be delays to the application process.

Once accepted, the first exam you will need to complete is the AFK (Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge). After you pass this exam, you have two options: you may continue the equivalency process and then take Assessment of Clinical Judgment (ACJ) followed by Assessment of Clinical Skills (ACS), or you may apply to a Canadian university and fulfill a two-year bridging program (more on this option below). 

Currently, candidates are allowed three attempts each to pass the AFK and ACJ examinations. Beginning in 2022, however, examinees may attempt the ACS an unlimited number of times within a five-year period. 

If you are successful in the equivalency process, you will then need to take the board exams (OSCE & Written) to get your licence to start practicing in Canada. These exams are a requirement to practice dentistry in Canada for all accredited candidates and Canadian university dental graduates. 

The NDEB equivalency process costs approximately $50,000 CAD, including course and exam fees. This amount may increase depending on how many attempts you need to pass. Here is a typical breakdown of the costs to expect when navigating the Canadian NDEB equivalency process:

The NDEB fee breakdown from Prep Doctors

*All prices are in Canadian dollars and reflect the fees as of April 2021. For the latest updates on NDEB exam fees, please visit the NDEB’s website.

In addition to exam fees, you will need to purchase materials (i.e. kits and reusable teeth) to practice dental procedures and techniques. It is also your responsibility to be fully equipped with all the required materials for the actual exam. 

At Prep Doctors, we provide specialized dental equivalency courses to help students prepare for each exam administered by the NDEB. Our classes consist of various materials and components, such as comprehensive mock exams, detailed textbooks, and extensive lectures. Find out more about our courses, including registration dates, below:

AFK Training Course

ACJ Training Course

ACS Training Course

OSCE & Written Training Course

 

Bridging Programs:

As we mentioned above, following the completion of the NDEB’s AFK exam, you have the option to enroll in a specialized bridging program offered by Canadian universities. These programs are designed to bridge the gap between international and Canadian dental training.

Bridging programs are held over five to six months, and after successful completion of the program, students can enroll directly into the third year of a four-year Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (DDS). Overall, a DDS degree program can take 2 to 2.5 years to complete.

If you’re looking to take a bridging course, there are some general qualifications that most Canadian universities require:

  • You must have completed a minimum four-year University dental program not recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).
  • You must have a relatively strong GPA (each university has its own GPA standard).
  • Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residency status in Canada.
  • Provide proof of your English abilities. Students whose first language is not English may be required to write the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the Test of Written English (TWE), or equivalent.
  • Complete the NDEB’s AFK exam with a high score (preferably 90% or more will greatly improve your chances of acceptance).

If you meet all the requirements for your chosen institution’s program, you will be contacted for an interview or to participate in a bench test.

It is important to note that not every university offers a bridging program. It is best to contact the institution of your choice to confirm its specified entry requirements.

The bridging program process can cost up to $90,000 CAD, but this price may vary depending on tuition fees as well as each institution’s non-refundable application fee. 

At Prep Doctors, we also provide courses that help prepare trainees for Canadian universities’ admission bench tests and interviews. Our courses offer trainees case-based training and practical scenarios designed to guide them through the interview processes at institutions including the University of Toronto and Western University, to name a few.

 

Remember:

Regardless of whichever route you choose, becoming a dentist in Canada is a huge commitment, both financially and in the amount of time needed (find out about financing options here). Always feel free to reach out to the school or institution of your choice to learn more information and weigh your options. 

To help give you the best information to make an informed decision, Prep Doctors offers scheduled tours of our campus and facilities, as well as demo classes and financial counselling. Our team is always available to answer any questions about the dental equivalency journey. So, please reach out to us through our Facebook page or email us at info@prepdoctors.ca. We are more than happy to help!

Looking Back on 10 Fantastic Years

In March, Prep Doctors celebrated its 10th anniversary! To mark this momentous milestone, our Chief Executive Officer, Firas Abu Saleh, is looking back on the past decade, his experiences, and what’s next for Prep Doctors.

 

This year, we celebrate Prep Doctors’ 10th Anniversary. What thoughts and emotions come to mind when you think about this milestone?

I can’t help but reflect on the early days and how something small that started from a humble beginning turned into Canada’s largest private dental training institute. It reminds me never to discount any idea that anyone has, and it’s a testimony to what immigrants can achieve in this country. As I look back and think about the different stages of growth and the challenges that we faced along the way, it allows me to always stay positive and hopeful of the future, especially during these difficult times. It feels great to go from discussing “exit plans” in the early years to aiming high and planning to take this organization to the next level.

 

Where did you draw inspiration from to start to build this unique business?

When my parents moved to Canada, they sacrificed their careers and lifestyles, looking for better education and opportunities for their children. Canada was the land of opportunity for us. The biggest inspiration for us as founders of Prep Doctors has been our parents.

 

What were your visions in 2011 for the company? How have you met or even surpassed those visions?

We started Prep Doctors in 2011 as a part-time business, and we took things one step at a time. The plan was that we wanted to run this on the side while we kept our full-time jobs. It grew beyond our expectations.

 

A Prep Doctors NDEB AFK Course in the growing years
A look back on an NDEB preparation course for the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK). Learn more at prepdoctors.ca. Register for our AFK course here

 

What is your favourite part about your job? What excites you most?

What is most exciting about my role at Prep Doctors is the ability to make an impact and introduce improvements every single day.

 

Looking back, what are some of the most significant changes that you’ve seen in the industry over the years?

The first change was the introduction of the direct route exams in 2011. This was the same year that we entered the market. The next was the introduction of two exam cycles per year. Finally, all the changes and cancellations in 2020 which has been a challenging year for many.

 

There have been some vital players that have worked alongside you early on. In what ways have their contributions added to the growth and success of the company?

Having key people that you trust around you is critical, especially in the early stages. Being able to focus on your part while knowing that your back is covered by your partners is key to success, in my opinion. In many ways, it wouldn’t be possible to grow this company and get it to where it is today if it weren’t for the contributions of all the founders and everyone who added to our journey along the way.

 

What do you feel have been some of the company’s biggest accomplishments since your start in 2010? 

I think that one of our greatest accomplishments is leading the way. It makes us proud to see the mark that our innovations (terminology, teaching methodologies, technology, and designs) leave on the industry over the years. Another accomplishment is being able to deliver our various courses across the country while maintaining the same level of quality.

What is your biggest hope for the next decade with Prep Doctors? In what ways do you want to grow?

Our plan for Prep Doctors is to become the number one leader in dental training and exam prep in North America. We would like to continue to add meaningful topics to our courses and services that deliver great value to the dental profession.

Describe what Prep Doctors means to you on a personal level.

To me, Prep Doctors is about proving that everything is possible and that you should pursue your dreams. Whether it’s about getting licensed, jumpstarting your career or starting your business, Prep Doctors is proof that as an immigrant, you can make it happen.

 

Click here to learn more about Prep Doctors, our 10th anniversary, and the stories of our dentists. Have a question? Please reach out to us on our Facebook page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Fuelling a Dream: A Journey of 7,000 Miles

For me, the journey of seven thousand miles begins with a single step and a dream.

I had a dream of opportunity. One that convinced a 25-year-old young woman to pack her belongings into a suitcase and move by herself across oceans to a country that welcomes every individual with open arms, Canada.

The road ahead seemed vague. Unfortunately, Google Maps couldn’t help me navigate my route, despite advertising themselves as a “world atlas,” so much for technology, huh?

Still, my dream kept me up at night. It made me want to run, climb rocks, swim through filthy ponds, and keep moving forward, even if that meant going down on my hands and knees through trenches.

My dream needed to be fuelled. It kept growing, slowly carving itself into everything I did. I was happy living my life back in India. In 2017, I was a licensed, practising dentist in a city called Hyderabad after completing my BDS. I had an established loyal client base and single-handedly opened three dental clinics for my senior associate in highly reputable hospitals across the city. I had everything I needed, but it felt like something was missing.

 

Indian dentist Dr. Pallack Razdan operating on a patient in dentistry clinic BDS DDS

 

I kept dreaming of a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in Canada. One of the routes to get there was through the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB). The NDEB equivalency process is a fierce competition amongst dentists from across the world. Needless to say, it requires a vision, a thorough plan, and most importantly, willpower to succeed.

So I moved to Toronto and began studying for the intense exam processes I was about to embark on while simultaneously job hunting to sustain my expenses. Did I mention my dream was an expensive affair?

The search for a transitional job made me run in circles. I worked at many different places before I set foot in the Canadian dental industry as an Indian dentist. I have only recently managed to settle into a position with EDMS Dental that helps me stay relevant, motivated, and inspired. I was blessed to have connected with some great individuals in the field along the way. However, I’ve also had my share of criticism of being told I wasn’t good enough, that I’ll never make it, and worse of all, that Canada didn’t need another foreign-trained dentist.

And yet, I still dream of holding my DDS degree in my hands, owning a clinic of my own, and doing some challenging but amazing dental work all to experience the feeling of creating smiles and the satisfaction of treating my patients well.

This is my journey, and while my dream is a mighty jump away due to COVID-19 and the impact it has had on the dental equivalency process, I haven’t lost focus or my passion for dentistry.

I’m here, just like you, on a quest to gain my license, and we will do it. As Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” 

So, if not today, tomorrow! And if not tomorrow, then the day after that. Nevertheless, one day, we’ll do big things soon. Call it a dream.

 

Dr. Pallak Razdan is a dentist and the Social Media Director at EDMS Dental. She is a contributing Prep Doctors’ writer focusing on her journey to Canada, the NDEB equivalency process, and a broad scope of Canadian dentistry.

An Overhaul of the Dental Equivalency Process in Canada

On February 25, 2021, the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) announced significant changes to the Canadian dental equivalency process, impacting internationally-trained dentists across the country. 

The question many dentists going through the equivalency process are asking is: “how will these changes affect me?” Our Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Marwan Al Rayes, has conducted a number of webinars sharing our understanding of what has been announced. Here is a breakdown of the upcoming changes and what we know so far.

As part of its five-year strategic plan, the NDEB committed to reviewing the existing equivalency process in Canada. This review analyzed the blueprints for each of its three examinations in the equivalency processthe Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK), the Assessment of Clinical Judgment (ACJ), and the Assessment of Clinical Skills (ACS) and identified vital modifications and positive adjustments to evaluate international dental graduates. The changes are part of a multiple-step “Reduce, Change, and Develop” strategy in their Vision 2022: The Future of the NDEB Equivalency Process proposal.

So, what are these changes, and how will they affect each exam? 

 

An infographic that goes from 1-3 to visually list the NDEB changes for Vision 2022

 

The Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK): 

Currently, the AFK exam consists of 300 multiple-choice questions, which tests candidates’ core and basic knowledge of dentistry. Beginning in the August 2021 exam, AFK will now consist of 200 questions under the “Reduce” pillar offering a more comfortable examination experience while still maintaining substantial authenticity and validity for students. The assessment will continue to be administered electronically. 

 

The Assessment of Clinical Judgement (ACJ): 

As part of their “Change” strategy, the second development is the NDEB’s update on sequence and eligibility. As it stands, candidates who are successful in the AFK exam can attempt the ACJ and ACS simultaneously or in the order of their choosing. Starting in 2022, however, eligibility for the assessments will become sequential, and the completion of the ACJ exam will become a prerequisite to undergo the ACS. In other words, once examinees take and pass the AFK, they will only become eligible to take the ACJ. When they complete the ACJ examination process, they may then, and only then, attempt the ACS. This change comes from the standard procedure of practising dentists who consistently apply their clinical judgement before entering into treatment. Therefore, candidates must first demonstrate the appropriate knowledge and decision-making acumen needed to perform dental procedures on patients that very well may be irreversible. 

 

The Assessment of Clinical Skills (ACS): 

Finally, several modifications to both the existing structure, overall format, and content of the ACS exam in the “Develop” initiative account for the most consequential changes. The big difference is the introduction of OSCE-style stations for dental procedures, in addition to the traditional psychomotor skills analysis on simulated patients (manikins) in a clinical setting. These contemporary stations will mimic a pharmacy setting and test participants’ ability to interact with patients on conversations surrounding diagnosis, treatment planning, and informed consent. 

The NDEB expects the new ACS format and requirements to take effect in 2022, and these changes will allow for a better analysis of a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

At Prep Doctors, we will be offering a customized package in July for our Assessment of Clinical Skills course to better prepare trainees for the modified-ACS examination. Once the NDEB formally releases its updated blueprint, we will make the necessary modifications to the class. 

Additionally, the current ACS structure comprises 12 project requirements. Presently, participants can fail one of the 12 requirements and still be successful. As with the AFK and ACJ, candidates can attempt the ACS a maximum of three times. In the updated “Develop” strategy,  participants will be able to take the exam an unlimited number of times within a five-year period, but they must pass all 12 requirements. 

The NDEB has also announced they have begun the construction of an in-house ACS testing facility in Ottawa, Ontario. The development of this centre will offer ample opportunity for the NDEB to administer the modified ACS examination in a controlled environment throughout the year, reducing scheduling conflicts and clearing the backlog of candidates. This will also promote a less stressful yet more consistent testing environment. 

 

Are these changes a good thing?

Overall, these changes are definitely a step in the right direction. They help foster a more fair and honest assessment of internationally-trained dentists on their path to dental licensure in Canada. 

At Prep Doctors, we have already begun adapting our curriculum to the upcoming changes. We are committed to making sure our trainees are the best prepared to clear this challenging process — now and in the future.

 

For more details, please direct specific questions about Vision 2022 directly to the NDEB. Don’t forget to sign up for our dental equivalency newsletter for our future breakdowns of equivalency-related announcements and Prep Doctors’ course updates.  

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