Candidate Handbook

© 1998 – 2024 National Dental Assisting Examining Board 7 Candidate Handbook for the Written Examination – 2024 Form to the NDAEB office with supporting documentation from their program. Candidates registered for the examination and who fail to present for the sitting (“No-Show”) will be assessed the full examination fee. In the event a candidate is unable to attend the exam sitting for medical or serious personal reasons, their exam fees may be reimbursed, or the candidate may be registered for the next session without additional charge, provided the candidate submits a recent letter from a physician or other professional, confirming the reason for failing to attend the exam. Candidates must submit their documentation to the NDAEB office no later than 30 days following the exam date they did not attend to receive reimbursement or transfer at no cost to the next available exam sitting. Applicants must reapply for another examination if their exam fees are reimbursed. Withdrawn applications will NOT be held on file by the NDAEB and will be returned to the applicant. It is the responsibility of candidates to read and understand what the environmental and technical requirements are when registering for remote proctored exams. In the event a candidate withdraws due to environmental and/or technical issues and/or requirements, withdrawal fees will apply as stipulated below. No exceptions will be given. • Withdrawal Fees: ✓ Withdrawal received before the application deadline date – $100 non-refundable application fee * ✓ Withdrawal received 15 days or more from exam session date (1st day of an exam sitting) - $100 nonrefundable application fee + $ 210.00 withdrawal fee* ✓ Withdrawal received 14 days or less from exam session date (1st day of an exam sitting) - Full fees will be assessed / non-refundable *The $100 application fee is non-refundable and applies to all withdrawals regardless of the circumstances causing the candidate to withdraw. Withdrawal fees will be applied against the first day of an exam session. Examination Emergencies and Illnesses Candidates experiencing a severe personal circumstance beyond their control that severely disadvantages them immediately before or during the examination, must do the following: • If the event occurs at the exam site and/or during the examination, candidates must immediately notify their exam facilitator/testing center. • If the event occurs at the exam site and/or during the examination, candidates must submit a written signed letter to the NDAEB, documenting the event, within one (1) week of this personal circumstance occurring. • Candidates who do not appear for the exam and/or experiencing medical emergencies or illnesses immediately before and/or during the exam, must notify NDAEB within one (1) week of their scheduled exam and submit their supporting documentation no later than 30 days following the exam date. Future consideration may not be given by the NDAEB to candidates who have not followed the prescribed procedure.

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