© 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: I. 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). II. 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: 1) Submit the Request for Consideration of a 4th Remedial Examination Attempt 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 of $50 is payable at the time of submitting Request for Consideration of a 4th Remedial Examination Attempt Form online. • Clearly set out the reason(s) why they believe a fourth attempt should be approved. • Provide a detailed remediation plan, outlining the steps that will be taken to address identified areas of weakness and improve examination readiness. • Provide timeframes and final expected completion date(s). • Provide any supporting documentation relevant to their remediation activities (e.g., courses, tutoring, practice tests). 2) Upon review of the documentation, the NDAEB will do one of the following: • Grant approval of the remediation plan • Deny the remediation plan • Request improvements to the remediation plan 3) Candidates whose remediation requests are approved must completely and successfully carry out the remediation plan by their expected completion date. Documentation/evidence that the remediation plan was successfully completed within the stipulated time frame must be emailed to the NDAEB (office@ndaeb.ca) no later than fifteen (15) business days prior to the initial examination date. 4) The NDAEB will review the documentation verifying successful completion, and if accepted, candidates will be granted final approval for a fourth attempt on the Theory Examination. • Candidates may apply for the examination after receiving approval of their remediation plan; however, exam registration will be pending until proof of completion is received by the NDAEB. Candidates who do not fulfill their plan by their expected date (and prior to fifteen (15) days prior to the exam), will not be granted exam registration and their application will be automatically withdrawn. Non-refundable fees will apply. • Candidates have one (1) year from the date on their official final approval letter to register for a final examination attempt.
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