Virtual OSCE Frameworks - Last updated: January 2026 - Copyright Notice and Question Framework Examples

Sep 20, 2026

Virtual OSCE Frameworks illustrate the case-based question formats used in the Virtual OSCE by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. Frameworks provide case-relevant information such as case history, dental charts, photographs, radiographs, diagrams, videos, and 3D models. Questions may be single-answer or multi-answer multiple-choice, with directions to select one or select one or more correct answers. The document includes distractor lists and copyright terms restricting editing, added answer material, sale, and distribution without written permission.

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Introduction

Question framework format

Example using framework 2

Example of an examination question based on framework 2

Web: Framework 1

Web: Framework 2

Web: Framework 3

Virtual OSCE® Frameworks The National Dental Examining Board of Canada Last updated: January 2026 COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights and interests (including copyright) in the Virtual OSCE Frameworks are owned by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) . Reproduction of these Virtual OSCE Frameworks is permitted only on the specific terms set by the NDEB. Any editing or manipulation of these Virtual OSCE Frameworks is strictly prohibited. The NDEB strictly prohibits the addition of answers, suggested answers, commentary, or any other additional material to these Virtual OSCE Frameworks. The NDEB also strictly prohibits the sale of these Virtual OSCE Frameworks and the distribution or sale of any material with the intent to provide the answers to the Virtual OSCE Frameworks. Please contact the NDEB by email at [info@ndeb-bned.ca](info@ndeb-bned.ca), or by telephone at 613-236-5912, to request written permission before reproducing the Virtual OSCE Frameworks. Introduction The Virtual OSCE Frameworks provide an illustration of the case-based question formats generally used in the Virtual OSCE. The Virtual OSCE Frameworks do not represent the proportion of test items in the Virtual OSCE. All frameworks may not appear in a given form of the Virtual OSCE. For each question, information relevant to the case is provided and may consist of a case history, dental charts, photographs, radiographs, diagrams, videos, and/or 3D models. The questions that use a framework can be single answer multiple-choice questions and are accompanied by the directive: Select ONE correct answer. The questions that use a framework can be multi answer multiple-choice type questions and are accompanied by the directive: Select ONE OR MORE correct answers. Each framework may include more than one question. These are examples of questions that may be used with that framework in the examination. The frameworks include lists of distractors of varying length. All answers/distractors may not appear on a given question in the examination. The NDEB reserves the right to modify Virtual OSCE Frameworks at any time. Example using framework 2 Select ONE correct answer. / Select ONE OR MORE correct answers. • What is the most appropriate initial management for tooth ? • What is the most appropriate management for tooth ? A. Desensitization. B. Occlusal equilibration. C. Occlusal adjustment. D. Replace restoration with a temporary restoration. E. Replace restoration with a provisional restoration. F. Replace restoration with a temporary intracoronal restoration. G. Replace restoration with a definitive intracoronal restoration. H. Replace restoration with a provisional full coverage restoration. I. Replace restoration with a temporary full coverage restoration. J. Replace restoration with a definitive full coverage restoration. K. Nonsurgical endodontic treatment. L. Nonsurgical endodontic retreatment. M. Surgical endodontic treatment (apicoectomy) . N. Nonsurgical periodontal treatment. O. Periodontal surgery. P. Extraction of the tooth. Q. Observation and re-evaluation in [X] weeks/months. R. Medical management. S. Additional investigation. T. Additional imaging. U. No endodontic treatment is indicated. V. No management is required. Example of an examination question based on framework 2 Scenario + radiograph Select ONE correct answer. What is the most appropriate management for tooth ? A. Desensitization. B. Occlusal equilibration. C. Occlusal adjustment. D. Replace restoration with a temporary restoration. E. Replace restoration with a provisional restoration. Web: Framework 1 Select ONE OR MORE correct answers. • What are the pulpal and periapical diagnoses for tooth ? • What is the periapical diagnosis for tooth ? A. Normal pulp. B. Reversible pulpitis. C. Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. D. Asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis. E. Pulp necr

FAQs

What kinds of information can be included with each case-based question?

Information relevant to the case may include a case history, dental charts, photographs, radiographs, diagrams, videos, and/or 3D models.

How are answers selected in framework-based questions?

Single-answer questions use the directive “Select ONE correct answer,” while multi-answer questions use “Select ONE OR MORE correct answers.”

What restrictions does the copyright notice impose on using the Virtual OSCE Frameworks?

Reproduction is allowed only under NDEB’s specific terms, and adding answers, suggested answers, commentary, other additional material, selling, or distributing materials intended to provide answers is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Sep 20, 2026

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