Theory Exam Information
Domain Description
The Domain Description for Dental Assisting is the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours the dental assistant should possess upon entry/re-entry into practice and is utilized for:
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Preparation of examination candidates
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Dental assisting education
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Examination development and review
When preparing for the NDAEB exam(s), candidates are advised to refer often to the Domain Description for Dental Assisting which is found in the Theory Exam Candidate Handbook. The Domain Description is reviewed periodically to ensure its content reflects current entry level practice for dental assisting in Canada.
NDAEB Examination Sites
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The NDAEB Theory Examination is not available outside of Canada.
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Your first-choice selection for an examination site is not guaranteed.
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For details on special sittings, please see the Theory Exam Candidate Handbook.
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British Columbia
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Abbotsford, Burnaby, Cranbrook, Penticton, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria
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Alberta
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Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Lloydminster, Red Deer
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Saskatchewan
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Regina, Saskatoon
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Manitoba
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Brandon, Winnipeg
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Ontario
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Barrie, Brampton, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton, Hearst, Kapuskasing, Kingston, London, Milton, Mississauga, New Liskeard, North York, Ottawa, Peterborough, Scarborough, St. Catharines, Sturgeon Falls, Sudbury, Timmons, Toronto, Vaughan, Windsor
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Quebec
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Montreal
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New Brunswick
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Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John
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Prince Edward Island
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Charlottetown
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Nova Scotia
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Dartmouth, Halifax
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Newfoundland
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Corner Brook, St. John's
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Yukon
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Whitehorse
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Theory Exam Schedule
Theory Exam Schedule All Exam registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible as availability is limited.
Please read the Theory Exam Candidate Handbook before applying.
NDAEB Policy Changes Beginning on January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, all candidates who have not graduated from a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) are considered non-registered program graduates and will be required to successfully complete the Clinical Practice Evaluation (CPE) (Part I) BEFORE being granted eligibility for the Theoretical Examination (Part II). Upon successful completion of both the CPE and Theory Exam, the NDAEB Certificate will then be issued.
*Effective January 1, 2031, dental assisting programs must receive accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) to maintain NDAEB registered dental assisting program status and eligibility to participate in the NDAEB Examination. Previously registered non-accredited dental assisting programs that have not become CDAC accredited by this date, will no longer be considered registered and graduates will no longer be granted automatic eligibility and will be considered graduates of a non-registered program (individual credential assessment processes will apply).
** Effective January 1, 2031, any applicant that is not a graduate of a CDAC accredited dental assisting program, will be considered a non-registered program applicant and must follow the individual credential assessment process in order to determine eligibility.