National Dental Assisting Examining Board © 2001 – 2026 National Dental Assisting Examining Board 4 Eligibility Requirements To be eligible with the NDAEB, candidates MUST complete both theoretical and clinical formal education in all essential National Core Skills from an education program recognized by the NDAEB. These Core Skills are detailed in the Dental Assisting Domain Description which can be found on the NDAEB website. Since June 1999, NDAEB policy mandates students to finish their practical training before taking the exam or CPE. The hands-on experience gained during these placements can be advantageous when preparing for the test. Graduates of Registered Dental Assisting Programs Applicants applying for the CPE from dental assisting programs which are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC), or from non-accredited dental assisting education programs which have been granted exam eligibility by the NDAEB, are considered graduates of a “registered program”. Registered program graduates requiring the CPE, may directly apply to register for the CPE with proof of education if : Have achieved and be able to demonstrate a passing mark on the NDAEB Theory Exam; or, Hold the NDAEB Certificate by Transfer of Credentials (TOC*). Candidates should contact the CDARA in their province to confirm the requirement for the NDAEB Certificate and Clinical Practice Evaluation (CPE). *Graduates 2017 and Prior: Candidates who have completed a registered dental assisting program before 2017, or who had been awarded the NDAEB Certificate by Transfer of Credentials (TOC), must submit their diploma for assessment to determine education meets current requirements for eligibility. Please contact our office at office@ndaeb.ca. Important Notice: Effective January 1, 2031, to maintain NDAEB registered dental assisting program status, dental assisting programs must be accredited with the CDAC. Registered non-accredited dental assisting programs that do not obtain CDAC accreditation by this date, will no longer be considered a “registered program” with the NDAEB and graduates will no longer be granted automatic exam eligibility and will be considered graduates of a non-registered program. For a list of registered dental assisting programs, please see the NDAEB website. Candidates are urged to contact the CDARA or association in their province to confirm the requirement for the NDAEB Certificate and Clinical Practice Evaluation (CPE) before applying for the CPE and/or Theory Exam. Graduates of Non-Registered Programs Applicants from any other dental assisting program (or other dental health program) which is not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CDAC) and/or not listed on our registered eligible “Schools” section of the website, are considered Graduates of a Non-Registered Program (GNRP). To be considered for NDAEB eligibility, applicants must have their academic credentials assessed through a formal evaluation process in order to determine their theoretical and clinical education meets
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