© 1998 – 2026 National Dental Assisting Examining Board 16 Requalification Policy: Effective January 1, 2026, candidates who have been unsuccessful on three (3) attempts may pursue one of two requalification pathways with the NDAEB: 1. New Application Status: Candidates may requalify by successfully re-completing a recognized dental assisting program that includes all required theoretical and clinical components and is deemed exameligible by the NDAEB. See a list of eligible registered programs on our website (www.ndaeb.ca). 2. Fourth Attempt Request Based on Remediation: Candidates may request approval for a fourth examination attempt without re-entering a full educational program, subject to meeting specific conditions outlined below. Candidates must: i. Submit the 4th Attempt Request Form (available at www.ndaeb.ca) to the NDAEB Registrar (or delegate) within 125 business days of the date of their third unsuccessful examination attempt. A non-refundable fee is payable at the time of submitting 4th attempt request form online. ii. Clearly set out the reason(s) why they believe a fourth attempt should be approved. iii. Provide a detailed remediation plan, outlining the steps that will be taken to address identified areas of weakness and improve examination readiness. iv. Provide any supporting documentation relevant to their remediation activities (e.g., courses, tutoring, practice tests). Upon review of the documentation, the NDAEB may grant a fourth and final attempt on the Theory Examination. Candidates whose requests are approved must completely and successfully carry out the remediation plan prior to applying for the fourth and final attempt on the Examination. Documentation/evidence that the remediation plan was successfully completed within the stipulated time frame must be emailed to the NDAEB (office@ndaeb.ca) prior to submitting the Theory Exam application. Candidates whose requests are denied must successfully re-complete a registered dental assisting program to requalify for certification eligibility. For provincial licensure/ registration purposes, the NDAEB recommends attending a program accredited by CDAC as not all Canadian Dental Assisting Regulatory Authorities (CDARA) will recognize education completed at non-accredited dental assisting programs. Please see the Education section of the website for more details (www.ndaeb.ca). Notice: Discontinuation of Exam Re-Scoring Service Effective January 1, 2026, candidates may no longer request exam re-scoring services.
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