Licensure and Examination
- Dentistry is regulated in Canada.
- Dentists must obtain a license or permit from the province or territory they wish to practice in.
- The main requirement for licensure is passing the National Dental Examination Board (NDEB) exams.
- Several provinces require a jurisprudence and ethics examination.
- The NDEB administers a two-part examination.
- Dental students can take the exam no earlier than 3 months prior to graduation.
- Successful completion of the exam leads to a certificate issued by the NDEB.
- Eligibility for the exam requires graduation from an accredited dental school.
- Foreign-trained dentists must pass an equivalency process to be eligible for the exam.

Qualifying Programs and Equivalency Process for Foreign-Trained Dentists
- Foreign-trained dentists can enroll in qualifying or advanced standing programs.
- These programs typically consist of the last two to three years of a dental program.
- Canadian dental schools that offer these programs include Dalhousie University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, and University of Manitoba.
- The equivalency process for foreign-trained dentists was launched in 2011.
- The process consists of three exams: assessment of fundamental knowledge, assessment of clinical skills, and assessment of clinical judgment.

Over-saturation of Dentists in Canada
- The population-to-dentist ratio has been dropping in all provinces and territories.
- Dentist over-saturation is resulting in growing competition, especially in urban centers.
- Dentists in Toronto are facing tough times due to the glut of dentists.
- The Canadian Dental Association acknowledges the issue of over-saturation.
- The over-saturation of dentists is leading to increased competition in the field.

Dental Groups in Canada
- dentalcorp is Canada's largest network of dental clinics with over 500 locations.
- Altima Dental has over 30 dental offices.
- Other dental groups include 123dentist, Dental Choice, and tooth corner Dental.
- These dental groups are criticized for lacking a personal touch.
- The dental groups provide services to millions of Canadians.

Miscellaneous
- The NDEB exam tests knowledge related to local laws, ethics, and regulation of the profession.
- Foreign-trained dentists must pass an equivalency process to be eligible for the NDEB exam.
- Dentist over-saturation is leading to increased competition in the field.
- The dental groups in Canada provide services to millions of Canadians.