Candidate Handbook

© 1998 – 2025 National Dental Assisting Examining Board 4 Fees • Written Exam Fee (initial or rewrite attempts) - $730.00 (CAD only).  Exam fee includes a $100 non-refundable application fee.  Due to the cost of administration, the NDAEB does not reimburse overpayments of $20.00 or less.  The written exam fee covers the cost of the exam service. After completing the exam, the full Written Exam fee is non-refundable whether awarded a pass or fail. Application Procedure • Candidates must complete and submit their exam application online through the NDAEB website: www.ndaeb.ca. • Written exam applications for the current year will be made available online on the 2nd week of January each year. Candidates will be able to select the March, June, September or December written exam on the application form. • Application deadlines for each exam session will apply. Visit the NDAEB website for the applications opening and deadline dates. • To complete the online exam application candidates must provide the following:  A valid email address, phone number and mailing address. Please make sure the email address provided is correct and accessible (do not use school or work emails). All official communication with NDAEB will be done via email.  Proof of completed dental assisting education (diploma and/or final official transcript for Level I and II if taken separately).  Digital photo of yourself.  Examination fees. • If you have not yet completed your dental assisting program and do not have your final diploma or official transcript, please submit a Letter of Enrolment from your current dental assisting school. The Letter of Enrolment must: • Be on official school letterhead and signed by a designated faculty member. • Be current (dated within the last three months). • Include your full name as it appears on your application. • Confirm your start date and anticipated program completion date, which must be no later than the last business day prior to the date of the examination you are applying for. • If you have completed your dental assisting program but have not yet received your final diploma or official transcript, please submit a Letter of Completion from your dental assisting school. The Letter of Completion must: • Be on official school letterhead and signed by a designated faculty member

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