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This short guide will help you navigate the steps from application to certification.  \nHere is what you need to do:  \nCreate your NDEBConnect account.  \nWhen creating your NDEBConnect account, use an email address that you check regularly. All communication about your application and registration will be sent to this email.  \n1  \nComplete your application to the Certification Process  \nComplete your application by submitting the required documents before the application deadline.  \nDetawebilspabageout the required documents can be found on the Certification Process How to Apply 2  \nApplication approval  \nUpon receipt of your documents, verification takes up to 10 business days. You will receive an email when your application is approved.  \n3  \nRegister for the examination  \nLogin to your NDEBConnect account and register for the exam. You can register for the Virtual OSCE within 4 months of your expected graduation date. Consult our How to Prepare web page for tools to help you prepare for the examination.  \n4  \nTake the Examination  \nYour exam location and schedule will be posted in your NDEBConnect account. Results of the exam will be released within 8 weeks of the exam. Check your email inbox for updates and next steps.  \n5  \nSubmit proof of graduation  \nProof of graduation must be received before you can be certified.  \nYour Faculty will provide confirmation of graduation to us. You are not required to send anything to us unless we ask.  \n6  \nGet your certificate  \nWhen you have passed the Virtual OSCE and your graduation is confirmed by your university, you will be sent your NDEB certificate by regular mail.  \n7  \nWhat is the Virtual OSCE?  \nThe Virtual OSCE is a summative examination that assesses the problem solving and critical decision-making skills required of beginning dental practitioners in Canada. Examination items are based on the knowledge, skills and abilities of beginning dental practitioners in Canada.  \nThe Virtual OSCE is the national standard of competence for dentists in Canada. The examination leads to NDEB certification and is required forlicensure in Canada.  \nImportant dates & deadlines  \nExam date: March 16, 2025  \nApplication open: September 15, 2024  \nApplication deadline: January 6, 2025  \nRegistration opening: October 14, 2024  \nRegistration deadline: January 21, 2025  \nYou can find additional exam dates and deadlineson our Dates and Locations web page.  \nContact Us  \n340 Albert Steet,12th floor Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y6  \n(613) 236.5912  \n[www.ndeb-bned.ca](www.ndeb-bned.ca)","cbCaik23XkKoXxil","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik23XkKoXxil","pdf",92701,"English","# Steps to NDEB Certification\n## Create NDEBConnect Account and Complete Application\n## Application Approval and Examination Registration\n## Take the Examination and Submit Graduation Proof\n## Receive the NDEB Certificate\n# Virtual OSCE Overview\n# Important Dates & Deadlines\n# Contact Us","[{\"question\":\"What is the first step to start the NDEB certification process?\",\"answer\":\"Create your NDEBConnect account using an email address you check regularly. 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