Canadian NDSE

[lacey17]

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Hey guys ,
So I’m a peds resident here in US and thinking of practicing in Canada as a pediatric dentist after I graduate to be closer to my family who recently moved up there.. I was told I have to take NDSE exam , it says on the website that application fee is $450 and examination fee is $7000 ,, anyone knows what this examination fee is all about ? I’m so shocked if I have to pay almost 7500k just to take the test ! Am I reading this right?
Thanks

 

[DustFreeEraser]

It's $7000 Canadian so it's roughly like $5 USD

 

[juniordentist]

It's $7000 Canadian so it's roughly like $5 USD

Wow that was funny :S

If you were actually smart you would've studied dentistry in Canada and saved yourself a lifetime of debt by taking advantage of the exchange rate

But yes, the Canadian specialty exams are a complete rip off. There's no way to justify it, other than, "too bad, you have no choice". Except you do have a choice, go work in the US instead of paying it. That's what I did

 

[aspiringpros]

Currently a 3rd prosthodontics resident looking to take Canadian boards in June. Anyone know why the pass rate for the prosth NDSE is so low?
5/11 passed in 2023 (45%)
7/21 passed in 2024 (33%)

Meanwhile pretty much all other specialties have pass rates over 80%. This exam is needed for licensing (different from rcdc fellowship exam or ABP) so why are people getting burned like this?

 

[Parvaz 777]

Hi ,
I’m pediatric dental resident in US. I’m planning to go back to Canada . I’m not sure how to prepare for Canadian written peds board . Is there anyone else who was in same situation as me and passed the Canadian board . Should I prepare differently for Canadian board compare to American one ?I would appreciate your help