How to Become a Dentist in Canada? BDS TO DDS
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- It takes days not hours in order to collect and understand, put to together all the steps and requirements on how to become a dentist in Canada after your BDS is complete in your country.
This episode of TTF narrows your research down to minutes!
Here we answer all questions regarding the journey from BDS TO DDS!
In the comments below and on our facebook page the tooooth factory, we shall take discussions and answer any query regarding your dilemma for Canadian Dentistry.
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Waiting for your questions! Shoot Doc!
From viewing newly graduated dentists, it is a great asset to be non-white.
another question about non-accredited program: If student decides to do all the exams (no university), will the student have DDS? Or is DDS only for student who choose the university path?
DDS is achieved with a University route only. With the exams, we can only achieve a practicing license.
Hi doc.. That was one awesome video... Everything about NDEB in a nutshell... Really appreciate it... Keep up the good work doc.. And may God bless ya.. There are just a handful out there who really wanna help people. :)
bushra javeria oh doctor, i couldnt express how much gratitude your message has provided me. I humbly thank you for your appreciation Doctor. This is what keeps us going and miles ahead and do more to help anyone in need. We will always make sure we remain as backbones to our fellow dentists and their families. 😃
Hello doctor , for the pr process i have few questions
1. Apply for courses like dental hygienist that is on student visa ( along with 2- 3 years of work permit )
2. During that time apply for evaluation , afk and acj acs exams as well as apply for pr ?
Am i correct ?
suvani baral doctor, you got it! On point! Thats the plan 😎 step by step doctor.
Thank you very much doc
Do u did the same doc....it's 2yrs ago ....so asking
@@likitha7750 hello. I did not pursue that path.
Hello doc. I have a question which is a bit out of subject, don't mind, but it's extremely important for me as I stay anxious because of it. My question is that while we are preparing for either AFK or license route after coming to Canada from India as PR, how will we manage our monthly expenses? Can we get part time job in a clinic or a hospital if we want to do for sometime after landing? Or should we have sufficient funds to sustain ourselves for some years of study time?
That is a great question doctor. As a PR you benefit is the availability of CIBC line of credit for this process of examinations. That helps you fund the large ticket expenses like your coaching classes fees. On a survival basis you can get a job at a clinic as an administrator or assistant level one in the province of Ontario easier than others. However, we cannot rely on that as qualification from Canada matters a lot. Therefore, we then generally fall back on casual jobs such as retails stores. Hope this helps.
I've passed my BDS final in India , all the exams you just acknowledged us .....can I know how and when these exams are conducted . And how much time will it take . Please send me some ways to contact you personally . This video was really helpful thankyou Dr.
Rahul Mehere sure doctor lets answer all your questions and have a conversation on our facebook page here is the link. Please message us with your questions we will be sure to answer all. 😁
facebook.com/TheToooothFactory/
Hello Doctor.
The video is really helpful. Great work.
Doctor I want to know about dental assistant.
Like are there any assistant exams for BDS?
thanks in advance.
Deepak kansal hello Doctor, thank your kind words. And yes, there is a board that handles Dental Assistance called the National Dental Assistance Examination Board (NDAEB). Just like the NDEB for DDS, it requires for an equivalency process of your documents which takes about 2-3 weeks and then you are eligible to take two exams consisting of one theory and one practical test. After which you may acquire the Dental Assistance License. The entire program from A to Z will take about 5-6 months and here is the link for further details: www.ndaeb.ca/
Hello Doctor, you made a very informative video. I am BDS and work as a dentist in India. If I will study MDS in Canada then do I have to write all NDEB exams which you have mentioned in this video. Kindly request to let me know that what is the passing rate of this exam and how did you pass this exam? Thanks and God bless you.
Rocky Patel thank you doctor for your kind appreciation. To answer your question, to begin a dental career in Canada, as an internationally trained dentist, we have to go through the NDEB process regardless but there is a twist to your concern. In order to achieve an admission in MDS in canada we must have a DDS degree. Which means we will have to take AFK exam and then get an admission into a university and complete DDS and then apply to MDS.
Now, the passing rates are anywhere from 45-49% each exam. And the only key is to personally, take coaching classes and focus on what is the exam is structured to do. And study like you never have before. Thats is the only method doctor.
There are a lot of Indian doctors and dentists driving taxis in Canada.
Hello Dr i wanted to know that after reaching Canada n giving afk acj exam n acs exam we still have to do the 2 year course in a university or in the meanwhile we can learn for masters n at d end can do the OSCE n get d work permit n later pr ?
DENTAL SPA hello doctor, so the concept for Canada is as follows:
1. AFK
2. ACJ
3. ACS
4. OSCE
5. Practice as DDS
Now in the process above you do not need to attend college but if you wish to attend the college then you can with the following method:
1.AFK (85% minimum)
2. Apply at university
3. University Entrance Exam
4. Interview
5. 2-3 years of DDS course
6. OSCE
7. Practice as a DDS
So you do not need to take the ACJ AND ACS exams for university route. But AFK is must.
Now to do masters in Canada, it is a whole different procedure. You must have a DDS and then apply at a university for masters MDS course and then get enrolled and depending in the field of your masters, the duration of your masters study can be from 3 Years to 6 Years. For example, Oral Surgery is 6 years of MDS.
And about work permit, you must have a PR to be enrolled into a university and to work as a dentist you need either work permit or a PR.
So after AFK, if I go to uni, do I need to qualify any other exam after dental school in order to get dental license ? Also like US, do Canadian dental schools have bench test or any other practical or any other test after AFK and before dental school admission
Hello, no no after you step into the University, you are a dental student. All you need to do pass through the years and get your degree.
Yes to qualify for the dental university we must go through AFK (NDEB exam) and then a bench test and a thorough interview. We have private institutions in Canada like the Prep-Doctors, which carry courses to help us crack these exams.
Hey !! Thanks for the informative video ! Can u pls make a video on the degree completion program in various Canadian universities and fees structure of them particularly
Hello! Thank you so much! Yes we can work on a video that break it down for different universities. Although the biggest set back that most international students have with going through the university process is the fact that unlike USA, the Canadian dental schools need the applicant to be a PR first.
Doctor. ... I m doing BDS II Year...
Whether the portions covered in our Indian syllabus are as same as canadians..
Then.. After doing MDS in India is it bit easier to get in Canada
... Also... How to equip from now.. Pls say Dr .. Tq nd may god guides u
harini saras hello doctor, i will be answering a three of your questions.
1.) the syllabus is essentially the same but the difference is the depth they cover. In Canada we study in intense depth which then feels like a whole new subject.
2.) after doing MDS it is not easier or harder. To qualify for a masters dental license we must take the speciality exams which are at 20% passing rate so most MDS from India choose to go with regular DDS route.
3.) since you are in second year, i do not recommend trying to prepare right away as it will be of no use. You must focus on succeeding excellence at your BDS currently and begin your preparation in internship.
Hope this helped doctor and thank you fo your wishes.
Tq so much doctor... U have been helping others a lott.... God guides u sir....
harini saras thank you in fact doctor for your support
Hi doc. Your videos are really up to the mark. All In a nutshell with a clear idea. Much appreciable job by you doc! Thank you for the same. Btw I m a practising dentist in India since last 5 years and want to move to Canada thru express entry. Can you please suggest me the best path for continuing dentistry. I mean should apply for express entry and proceed with AFK or apply by academic thing ?
Hello doctor, thank you for your kind words. Blessings like these are what keeps us going. Thank you!
For you considering your BDS experience and potentially high IELTS score, I recommend you to take the express entry route only. It will really be more predictable for you. Then going through AFK and the rest of the NDEB process. Student visa process is when you can not match up to the express entry eligibility. I feel like if you were to ask any consultant to help you get an estimated score for CRS (express entry Canada) then you can find out if it is a good option. In any sense, it is better than student visa for you.
Hey! First of all great video. I wanted to ask that what if i don't have a great GPA ? Will the universities not accept me ? And how much time and how many dollars does it take ( Just give me an estimate ) from the end of my housejob in bds to becoming a proper dds doctor with a licence ? Thankyou ^-^
Fahad Hashmi hello doctor thank you for your appreciation toward our efforts of making your questions become answered.
Your first question: as long as you pass your BDS with a first class mark and have no failures you should be good to apply for NDEB. It is the score in NDEB exams that make more of a difference in your acceptance in universities.
Your second questions: the estimate of a student visa applicant from day 1 journey to your DDS license is around $130,000 CAD.
Hope these helped doctor 😃
Hi Dr. It's highly informative video. I've questions regarding dentist job position vacancy in Canada. Could the foreign trained dentist who cleared ndeb exams find a job easily ? If so is there any provinces to say specific. It's said that Vancouver and Toronto are already saturated with dentists.
Subha Paradox hello doctor, you have a very accurate information. Yes Toronto and Vancouver like cities which as highly developed or which are considered metro cities are saturated with dentists. Although developing cities and provinces such as some areas of Alberta and Sasketchewan and manitoba are still hunting for health care workers like ourselves. In those cases we would have to reside in remote locations but yes job scopes and employment rate for dentists like us is high.
Subha Paradox doctor please do refer to our latest video on the list for more information on what dentistry is like in Canada.
Subha Paradox here is the link just incase: czcams.com/video/MHP3GDlSaNk/video.html
@@TheToothFactory
Thanks for your response Dr
Subha Paradox youre most welcome doctor 😁
should i take help of councillor ? or i should go on myself ?
Shivam Chauhan doctor, seeking advice at all platforms is what I always preach. Now to hire a councillor is solely upto your convenience but is it necessary? The answer is no. I do not recommend hiring a councillor to do your applications and registration which is doable at home by yourself. It takes a lot of work and focus and organisation but it is not impossible to do so by yourself. This is my advice but upto your discretion to choose doctor depending on your circumstances and how close you are to efficient resources. Hope this helped doctor 😃
@@TheToothFactory one more thing...i have done my BDS from government college...do i will surely get job ( dentistry ) in Canada ?
Shivam Chauhan no doctor the fact that you have done BDS from government college has no effect on your employment in Canada. This is because you employment will solely be based on your license so everyone who has a license is at an equal chance of getting a job. The only thing that can differentiate you out from others is how well your job interview goes and what skills you can display to your potential employer. Other than that every graduate has an equal opportunity. Hope helped doctor!
Hey! Great video! I wanted to know if it is possible to prepare for the afk without attending any course and if so, how do I prepare for it?
Farah Deeba Shabeer hello doctor that is a great question. Yes it is possible to prepare for AFK without classes. You will need the correct material. This includes notes which are attributed specifically to AFK exams and also released questions with answers to help you prepare for the format.
How many times we can try exam...say how many attempts....And If we failed in third clinical skills ....suppose to do first two exams again...or how the procedure...
shanas basi there are three attempts for each exam and if you clear first two and move up to third exam the clinical one, you again have three attempts. If you fail once or twice, you only have to repeat the exam that you have failed. But if you fail the third attempt, you will not be considered a candidate for the NDEB.
Hello sir! I'm a 3 Rd year undergraduate.i wanted to do dds in Canada .can you give me a step wise process for this dds program.
1. After taking AFK exam and scoring well will allow me to do dds in Canada or should I take that 6 months coaching for doing dds.
2 .what are the requirements for applying for dds
3.tution fee approx
4. Is there any clinical assessment exam for getting dds
5. Is there any interview ( since U.S has) for doing dds
Hello Doctor,
1. Taking AFK is the second step. First your degree equivalency must be done which permits you to participate in DDS program. Then when you take AFK, you must get a 75% or more to pass. It is not mandatory to take the class but I do recommend taking coaching classes such as Prep Doctors.
2. Requirements for DDS are: your bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, Internship Completion, all 4 BDS years transcripts and a completion form from your university needs to be submitted to NDEB for equivalency and once it is done, AFK registration needs to be done. Now after AFK, if you get high marks like 90% you have a good chance to get into a university which is 2 years program called DDS advanced placement or if you dont get high marks in AFK, you can go ahead and take ACJ and ACS exams to get a license.
3. Tuition fees are as follows but approximated:
A) equivalency NDEB- $1100
B) AFK - $1000
C)ACJ - $1800
D) ACS - $8000
E) if coaching classes taken -
AFK classes ($4500)
ACJ Classes ($2500)
ACS Classes ($9000)
This is approximate costs excluding retakes and loving expenses and travel expenses.
4. So clinical assessment is one of the three exams mandatory to pass to get a license called the ACJ. and also if you were to apply in a university, some universities require a “bench exam” which is a practical test along with an interview and a high AFK score. This will then allow you to enter a university instead of you taking just exams to clear DDS. Note: University costs are above $150,000.
5. Yes, Interviews are there for selected universities as an entrance. Some universities have both an interview and a bench exam and some have only bench test but for both, a high AFK score is must.
NOTE: AFK is a must. High AFK score-allows you to apply at universities for a two year DDS program (3rd and final year DDS) and a passing AFK score - allows you to take the next exams to get a license to practice dentistry in canada.
“If you need a step by step instruction for a student visa individual to apply from india for a course and eventually become a dentist in Canada, please reach me on my facebook messenger or give me your facebook ID and i shall message you the steps there.
Hope this helped.
@@TheToothFactory thank you so much sir
Sir I want to know as in to which course to enroll in and also take my coaching and license exam? Also I have alot of questions.
Thanks for ur informative video. What abt this first step in NDEB ie web base self assessment exam. Does it require any min pass mark
Dr Vikas Kumar oh no Doctor, the self assessment is just for the candidates to evaluate themselves for what they are going to face ahead. It is not even mandatory to take.
Youre welcome sir please let me know if any other concepts i can help with
Hi Sir, this is an amazing video thank you very much. One question: Should we keep flying in to the country to take the several examinations or is there a type of Visa that permits for your stay for the period you need to write the exams? How would you suggest approaching this matter?
Thank you in advance.
Priscillia Katambayi there is not a visa that specifically allows for examinations and you can still use the visitors visa for the purpose but I would consider that to be very expensive. I suggest considering immigrating through student visa route and if and after you get your PR, you can try for NDEB exams. That would be my suggestion.
@@TheToothFactory For this option will I have to do the required 2 years at a tertiary institute or am I able to apply for a student visa to write the examinations?
Thank you again for responding. It is very much appreciated.
Priscillia Katambayi you can directly apply for student visa
@@TheToothFactory Hello sir.. which course would u propose for immigration purpose that are not so heavy on pocket yet will fulfill the purpose of immigration and if possible then how that course can help me to build a competitive profile for DDS journey.
@@azamuddin2974 hello, so when selecting courses for immigration purpose you are absolutely right, many courses are dreadful on the pockets such as dental hygiene but you may also get your PR through courses like MHA diplomas or courses like health informational management, occupational therapy assistant, physiotherapy assistant, dispensing optician and so on. All of these courses are health related. Now these courses are less expensive than courses like dental hygiene or Masters in Public Health and will also get you towards PR. Now talking about DDS profile. See doc, for us to become dentists here in Canada as international Dentists (assuming you are a BDS graduate) we need to go through the NDEB process which does not look at our prior studies but it looks at three big things:
1.) score in our AFK exam which is the first exam. If we score high we can apply to a university for DDS course or we can go through the following exams ACJ and ACS to become licensed.
2.) DDS degree journey after getting a high score in AFK, will need us to have great skills in clinical aspects to be given admission into schools (that is where only courses like dental hygiene helps unfortunately but now a days we have classes here to help us crack the entrance practical exam for DDS degree) and extra curricular activity such as volunteering and all.
3.) IELTS scores must be competitive.
So in conclusion, your course for PR has little effect on your DDS journey that follows. Do not worry about DDS when choosing your PR course as if you are choosing a less expensive course and not taking dental hygiene for example which is expensive, you are only risking having yourself stay away from clinical practice for 2-3 years and then when you apply for DDS schools, you may need to get trained again for them. Which is not an issue now as there are several institutions that offer training courses for the admissions. But profile wise there is little influence on your DDS admission from your PR associated course.
Hope this was informative.
Please do not hesitate to ask further questions if any queries come up.
Thank you.
Hi, I want to know why people join dental schools for doing dds if they can give ndeb exams which is cheaper and takes less time?
That is a very good question. So there are two reasons why people do this Milanjeet Kaur.1.) People want to study ahead into MDS after they complete DDS. with a license it is not possible to do a masters in dentistry. 2.) Some people really wish to be standardized with the Canadian education and learn each procedure here in person which can definitely be a boon when practicing in the future. So, they extended their time-line and fees in order to achieve it.
hello doctor I couldnt find your face book
Hamed Sazavar hello doctor, here is the link:
facebook.com/TheToooothFactory/
Hi sir, I have a question. Do we have to give ielts exam too??
No not for NDEB
Is it better to take Dental assistant exam first as compared to DDS exam for a BDS doctor? Is it wise or useful strategy to stay in Canada? Please answer in detail. Thanks a lot!
Vijay Kumar hello doctor, i am aware of the exact query you have. I also have a template for the answer and a step by step guide for your questions. Please leave me a message on my facebook page and i shall direct the whole content in that conversation. The link to our fb is in the description.
Even ...I hv d same doubt....
@@TheToothFactory I don't use Facebook because I don't know how to use it safely.
The link to your Facebook page isn't opening sir
Hello doctor..I just got canada pr through express entry nd I wanna know which place would be better for me ? I m very confused rn, dont know what should I do bcz I dont have any know person in canada..can u please help me? I mean which place should I choose..Toronto or Alberta..or any other place...plz help me😦
jeet Singh hello doctor, first of all congratulations on receiving your PR. Now because youre the only one in Canada from your side, i suggest living in toronto region as most of the facilities are accessible there that you may need. Such as NDEB classes, such as various colleges that you can choose to study in and easier to find a job as well.
@@TheToothFactory thanku doctor☺
@jeet sing could you please tell me on what basis u applied for the pr
Your video is superb but can you make a video for specialist..I think it's dscke exam
Anamika Attrishi sure thing and thank you for the complement.
Hello Doctor, My name is Ooum Shukla, I am in 1st year bds in ahmedabad. I want to practice dentistry in Canada in future.
Sir, my question is, as you illustrated in video,(1) How can we directly apply for ndeb certification and OSCE?
(2) Can I practice without studying dds in Canadian universities by process 1?
ooum shukla hey doc, glad to hear your ambitions are quite high. Also achievable. So work hard in your BDS to be equipped with all the knowledge you will need.
So yes you can become a practicing dentist in Canada without studying at a University. It is called the NDEB equivalency process. It is in which you can apply for an evaluation of your degree and then be eligible to take you first exam (AFK) then second and third (ACJ +ACS) then you will be qualified to take the written and OSCE. After clearing all these exams, you will get your DDS license. Hope this helped doctor
@@TheToothFactory thank you very much doctor.
Sir can you please make similar videos on nbde/inbde also?
Doctor, once I pass the ndeb equivalency will I be holding dds degree?
How Many Persentage required in BDS for DDS in Canada?
Hello, so generally passing BDS and holding a degree is enough for us to apply to NDEB equivalency process to takes the exams to acquire a dental license in Canada. Although, I always tell my BDS friends and fellows that having a near 70% will benefit you greatly if you ever choose to study the DDS degree at a Canadian University to grt DDS degree not just a license like the exam process. Hope this helps.
sir ur vedit is so helpful I'm also from India i have a lots of dauts in my mind .For shifting cannad is it required lots of money? Specially for DDs
Hello thank you! yes financially it may feel like a burden to us but the truth is once you are here, you are able to survive the struggle and afford your life until your education is complete.
What is the rate of bds students getting into DDS in Canada?
So the statistics for BDS students getting their NDEB dental license to practice is 44-50% of all applicants and for getting into a DDS degree program after taking the AFK exam is at 11-14%.
Hi, your video was very informative. And I have a question. Are we eligible to take the DDS course from the first year? By taking AFK we can enroll in Advanced program n then 3rd n 4th yr.
But with our BDS are we eligible to start the Dds frm 1st yr by taking DAT and CASper??
Priya Damodaran no doc unfortunately internationally trained dentist have to go through the NDEB process and that is beginning with AFK not DATs. After which you can join DDS as an IDPP applicant and join third year.
@@TheToothFactory thank you for your clarification. Totally off the topic, but do you know anyother courses which we can pursue with our BDS background other than DDS, MHA, MPH and hygiene in Canada?
Priya Damodaran those are the most common courses chosen by students but this website shows more options and this is an authentic source so you can trust it.
www.idp.com/canada/search/dental-studies/all/can/
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Hello sir dr Jyoti here can you please tell me the nice country in which I can practice within 6 months or 1 yr? And earn money
Jyoti More, hello doctor. Unfortunately our profession is highly skilled and with that being said, it needs modifications according to each country. Therefore, no country in North America, Europe and Australia will validate our degree within a process of 6-12 months. Now there are other countries that may allow such as Russia, or South Asian countries. But I would not recommend considering those options as the earning potential is lower than India itself.
Hence, to earn good and validate our degree, Western Countries are a better choice although they require 2-3 years of studies minimum.
Hope this helped.
Great video,,I’m a dentist from pakistan can i apply dental hygienists course without immigration,,,,,like I can apply through student visa?
Nazia Mustafa yes doctor without a doubt the application is not restricted. It definitely is very competitive to receive the admission but it is still possible to become a student of Dental Hygiene with being an international applicant
Sir i want to know
is it worth to do masters in india then to prefer dentistry in Canada
Or directly we should apply for nbde after bds ? Please reply fast sir
So this question I get asked a lot. The majority of the MDS dentists that come to Canada have chosen the route of NDEB instead of the Specialty route. They would have taught in India for years and decided to move to Canada but bidding on the speciality exam is risky for them since they need to begin practicing asap but speciality is highly competitive. SO many applicants choose NDEB route right after BDS instead of MDS. It lets you put the three years of MDS towards NDEB.
Sir can you make a video on what is the life of new dentist in Canada ...struggles , starting salary , jobs , scope of dentistry , life as a new and established dentist ...that will be really helpful...looking forward for your reply
Ravinder Bali doctor, I would be more than happy to make a video of that although it will not be a first hand experience as I have not completed my equivalency process yet. I am currently in the process. But I can answer most of your questions in a separate video as well. Would you like that sir?
@@TheToothFactory I really appreciated you replied so early.... Sure sir if you can that will be very helpful.... Doc are you going for equivalency or DDS.... I have some doubts regarding the preparation
Sounds good then we shall work in your questions as soon as we can.
Also I am taking the equivalency process although We can help and guide in both processes as our research hold both aspects.
THE TOOTH FACTORY superb ...thanks
THE TOOTH FACTORY there are few doubts for start
1 are you preparing on your own or any institution ...
2 Is NDEB registration to be paid one time only and it’s validity period ?
3 If someone clears AFK AND ACJ but fails ACS , then he needs to repeat the whole process again or just ACS ?
4 Do you work while preparing...should a aspirant work while preparing
I hope I am not bothering you
I have 3.5 yr experience so Can I apply for citizenship directly and apply for Ndeb or will 3.5 yr experience will be less doctor??
So what you will be directed to is the permanent residence, and citizenship is acquired after 1096 consecutive days spent in Canada after PR. So you will be eligible to apply for a PR through express entry. That way you skip the whole student visa journey to land as a PR and can take NDEB directly. Hope that helped.
3.5 years of experience is not less and it will help you earn more points on the PR scale doctor.
@@TheToothFactory thank u doctor.
As u told we have to give acj and afk exams in canada ,, so how do we land in canada at first place like they wont give a study permit just for exams ??
parvinder singh no sir, unfortunately study permit for just specifically the exams is not provided. You must be enrolled into a course for study permit.
Yes you must land in canada either on PR or study permit with another course or visitor visa for the exam.
@@TheToothFactory thanks sir that's very helpful ,, can u please tell me about the job scope of dds dentists in canada ??
parvinder singh yes for sure, a video is in the making with regards to all prospects of dentistry
Sir we can run our own hospital in india after completing bds from canada?? Pls.. tell sirr
I pressure so doctor as the Canadian DDS is valid in India with great accreditation.
@@TheToothFactory ok sir. tysm I am glad that I can open my own hospital in india after completing my studies from abroad ❤️❤️
Glad to hear doctor. Good luck on your journey!
How can I contact you for more queries and knowledge?
Hello doctor you can contact us on our facebook page. Here is the link:
facebook.com/TheToooothFactory/
Go ahead and drop us a message. We will be glad to speak with you individually 😁
Doctor what is the starting salary of dental doctor in Canada
Anshul Mahajan hello doctor, the starting salary can range anywhere from $90,000-110,000 CAD yearly. That is $45-$55 per hour.
Sir iam bds 1st year student.. how can i prepare for those exams to work as dentist in canada??
maths tricks hello doctor, in your BDS years it is very important to achieve high GPA in your four years of academics. This is how you can contribute to your further studies in Canada. Other than that you can begin preparing in your internship year itself.
Hello...Can you please provide some information about passing the AFK and get an admission in DDS degree in dental school...Not sure if the information is correct or not...
Vishwa Dave hello Dr. Dave, for sure let me clarify this information for you.
In order to apply for admission into a University for DDS in Canada we must clear the AFK with a minimum of 75.
But there is also the competitive aspect when only a 75 will likely not be enough to be accepted into a university. Henceforth we much aim for over an 80 on the AFK.
Assuming we acquired 80 and plus on the AFK, we can now apply to a university for the “DDS Advanced Placement” or “International Dental Degree Program” whichever one depending on the University. Once you apply, and submit all other required documents such as your IELTS or residency proof. Later if accepted, University call for an interview and/or a bench exam(entrance practical exam) and presuming we clear that, we can begin enrolment into the dental school as a student of 3rd and Final year. Therefore, 2 years of school later we can be eligible to be a graduated Dentist from a Canadian University from AFK.
Please do not hesitate to ask more questions. We are always here to clarify any other doubts.
Thank you....it was very helpful....can you help me with the materials I should read for AFK?
Vishwa Dave sure doctor, the most common material people refer to is Dental Decks. Which is the only available off the market. But I strongly suggest taking classes from PrepDoctors. Their reading material, questions and teaching methods are exceptional. There are used notes packages available for AFK available to purchase from other students on kijiji as well.
Thank you so much for your help... 😊
Vishwa Dave youre most welcome Doctor.
Hi ...sir
I did my BDS from India and later on went to Australia and cleared ADC exam of there..
Now I want to know whether ADC can practice in Canada or not...if not then what's the process...do I have to give all the exam again like ndeb or I would get some exemption? Please clarify
gurneet singh so doctor, in Canada in order to become a practicing dentist the licensing exam must be clear without any exceptions so i do understand that Australia falls within the same family as Canada but in terms of NDEB, we need to begin from the start and take all exams as listed.
gurneet singh so there are mainly these exams:
AFK then ACJ. And ACS and OSCE and written.
Give me a couple days, ill get back to you with a reference and a valid answer doctor.
@@TheToothFactory thanks alot sir... I will really appreciate this....
So the conclusion is doctor, in order get a license in canada, despite any prior qualification, we must take all exams in NDEB. So in your case, AFK will be your first step regardless.
This is solely according to my resources doctor. It is subject to variation based on NDEB rules which may or may not change. So i do recommend seeking professional advice from an email sent to NDEB directly as well.
Hi doctor ! Can I get admission into universities or colleges for DDS without a PR?
Twyla Ferrao no doctor unfortunately the universities ask for residency during applications for DDS.
Sir its 2 books of 150 questions rite, as in total of 300 questions
And from each u have to score 75 percent
Or u can score 75 percent as a total?
dawar nadeem thats a good questions and the answer is, we must get 75% in both booklets. Although when the marks are posted, it is given only as one number not two separate numbers. Therefore, to maintain the average and pass both papers, it becomes necessary to get 75% in both.
Hi sir.
Thanks for the video..really helpful.
I have some questions / doubts.
Q) As i too belong from india planning to move to canada...wanted to know can we apply for masters after completion of equivalency process or do we need to have a compulsory dds advanced standing program degree.
2) Sir i heard ..difficulty in getting jobs/employment for dentists who passed through the equivalency process as compared to those graduated with international 2yr dds program..is that true sir ?
Asking because i dont have any known person in canada.
Thanks in advance sir.
shahroze ahmed Dr Shahroze Ahmed, I firstly appreciate your complement. I am delighted to answer your question as you do have tooothfactory known in canada now so dont you worry 😃
1.) in order to do MDS in Canada, one must complete the DDS license program through a university itself using the DDS advanced Placement degree program. Therefore clearing the AFK and then being accepted to university then completing the DDS advanced placement and then applying for masters is the only route to MDS for international students.
2.) the difficulty in getting jobs is not associated with your license program it is only and solely associated with your geographic location of residence in Canada. For example, if you live in the middle or a fully developed city such as Toronto, you will face difficulty finding a job as a dentist whether youre an international student with license or 2 year degree program or a canadian dentist itself. But if you reside lets say in Sasketchewan Regina which is still developing more and more, you have an easy time getting a job. Therefore once you do get a license you will be as equal as a Canadian Dentist.
Hope this helped Doctor.
Let me know if I can be of any other help.
@@TheToothFactory thanks a lot brother.
Appreciate your prompt reply.
These were the 2 questions i had from a long time to which i wasnt getting answers.
shahroze ahmed youre most welcome Doc! You know who to contact when youve got any doubts about Dentistry and Canada 😃 we are always here 😃 all the best for your route!
Good Information
Hey
Currently em staying in India, my PR application is getting processed ..wanna ask since I got m Wes done already for the PR purpose so do i need my crediantial verification done again for exam registration...secondly is Dre any best coaching institute in India for Canadian equivalency exams and yea some people say coaching in India is of no use ,,better to go Canada for coaching...kindly help me with this..thanks
Alrighty, so yes you may need another WES for academic purpose if yours was just for immigration purpose. The best institution in my opinion is Prep-Doctors.This is me speaking from personal experience. Coaching here is more accurate since they follow NDEB guidelines very precisely.
@@TheToothFactory thanks for the info👍👍👍
Sir if i m in india i have to fly to canada for these exams?
Yes, that is slightly inconvenient but yes we must.
Hello, if I am in an accredited dental program but the degree is BDS instead of DDS, is it possible to "upgrade" to DDS or it doesn't really matter? Thanks very much!
Sorry, to answer this question I may need a little bit more information. You are a BDS student within an accredited college in a foreign country? If that is the case then once you apply for equivalency, the NDEB should just be able to give you a direct Boards Exam opportunity where you can convert your BDS to a practicing license. That is a must to practice in Canada.
@@TheToothFactory to clarify I think they were asking if they can convert their accredited BDS to a DDS some way (a change of title, basically) , something I’d like to know as well.
So if the BDS degree is accredited snd recognised by Canada then it is just one set boards exam away from licensing however if we are using a non-accredited BDS degree, then we just go through the AFK ACJ AND NDECC exam route and then the set of boards exams must be taken to get the license.
@@TheToothFactory the degree name will remain as BDS, right? Is there a quick way to change it from BDS to DDS just because dds is more common in Canada.
Unfortunately the only way to go from BDS TO DDS is via the NDEB exams process. Canada carries two titles for dentists, DDS AND DMD. They both can only be attained through the NDEB process and no shorter way is available unfortunately.
Sir, I have a lot of questions, I need to talk to you.
Sheena Feroz, hello doctor. Surely you can message me on our facebook page at the following link.
facebook.com/TheToooothFactory/
Looking forward to solving your queries doctor 😁
I want to talk to you on Instagram about that course
The easiest way to connect is through our Facebook page, we can discuss there.
Sir can I contact you please , I have lots of queries
Sure, we have a facebook page and the link is in the channel page. Please let me know how I may help you.
Sir, only the residents of Canada or Indian immigrants can apply for the license?
Sheena Feroz hello doctor, not precisely. You do not have to be a resident of Canada to apply for the NDEB licensure process. You can make the NDEB profile from your home country and even come to canada on visitor visa to take exams for that matter. But you do need do need to have a residence status in canada for university admission.
Sheena Feroz so Indian Immigrants can definitely apply for license but not university admission. You must be a PR in Canada for this.
Okay. And what if I clear the license exam? Will I be eligible to practice or do I need to have PR status as well to practice there ?
Sheena Feroz there are two situations in which you can work: either PR or WorkPermit
so here is how this would work:
1. If you come on student visa, you clear your license exams, you will be on your workpermit which later will be able to convert from workpermit to PR with the help of your employment.
2. If you come on visitor visa to finish you license exam, you will be able to file your PR based on your DDS license. And you will only be able to work if you have PR.
I got it now. Thank you so much sir. :) will get back to you for any other queries.
Sir please tell me can i go for dental hygiene course in canada after bds???
Mridul Sharma yes ofcourse infact that is one of the best choices to apply for as you will need to apply for student visa.
@@TheToothFactory sir i need some information can you please guide me...
How can i contact you??
Mridul Sharma doctor you can contact me via Facebook page here is the link and you can directly message me on there.
facebook.com/TheToooothFactory/
Hey doctor the video is really helpful im also looking for opportunities in Canada as a dentist , I need to know after passing the exam and getting a lisence there how much the scopes are to find a job in Canada as a dentist ?? And how much they pay you for the job ??
Shehnaz Al Hossain hello Doctor, so opportunities in canada as a dentist and scopes are two things which we must not worry about after getting the license. The probability of getting a job is highest. There is a high demand of dentists all over the country. Plus, before you take the ACS exam, most dentists would gain experience by working at a clinic part time and usually they get employed at the same place after licensing. And salary, the average salary of a dentist in canada is $144,000 dollars after 5 years of experience. This is twice the average salary in canada. Also there will be a video shortly being posted regarding general dentistry related questions. Stay tuned doctor!
Also the doubt regarding exam centers. Yes to take all the exams you must be present in Canada. When you will go an register for NDEB, they will ask you to select an exam center and they all are in canada other New Zealand or HongKong. Hope this helped.
@@TheToothFactory thanks doctor this helped me, now I need to know how tough is ndeb ?? How much I need to study to pass the exam ? What are the chances of failure . please help
Shehnaz Al Hossain I am glad it helped. So NDEB is highly competitive. Each year there is an average of 1500 foreign trained dentist taking the AFK and the passing rate is 49% which means only 700 people pass out of 1500. Although you still have three attempts. Yes it is difficult, it is recommended to take coaching classes to train for them. Studying wise, you must study at least 7-8 hours per day for five months prior to AFK, that is the usual norm. For ACJ, it is a matter of experience as it is mainly diagnosis and radiology, therefore excessive amount of study of xrays and clinical features is required but it is not as bad as AFK. And ACS, the most challenging of the three, takes at least 6 months of training and extreme hours of practice on model teeth for all exercises of exam.so difficulty wise it is as hard as it gets. Here is what they say: it is easy to pass but difficult to study and retain. To hold this knowledge within a few months is the challenge but if you can then the exam shouldn’t be too hard.
Thank you so much doctor
Hi...can we give dental hygiene license exam...
And also can u plz suggest me books for NDEB and if we are eligible to give exam dental hygienist license exam...plz suggest me books of it...I also searched books for NDEB on online...but couldn’t find any...plz do link up books list of NDEB and dental hygienist license books...
Ash Reddy hello doctor unfortunately there are no license exams for dental hygiene. It must be dine through a course. Also books are available on ndeb.ca under resources tab.
Here is the website: ndeb-bned.ca/en/resources/preparation-material
There are over 25 books you can study from but i recommend taking classes such as PrepDoctors. They have exclusive notes. I hope this helped. The list of books are also on the same website given above.
THE TOOTH FACTORY k..thanq so mch...
Ash Reddy youre welcome doctor
Hey doctor , Please tell as i am planning to do dds after afk exam but as you said that for doing dds PR is required which i obviously don't have so can you please tell me can i do dds on study visa and after dds they will give me PR or is it necessary to have PR if yes than how can i get PR as i have completed my bds from india and after internship i will go there to clear afk exam (mininmum 85 percent marks) and after applying to different universities what i will do.? Please tell.
Hello so our first approach is that PR is a must when it comes to applying at any universities for DDS. And for us to achieve PR there are two routes. 1.) Try applying through Direct PR from India. 2.) Student Visa process leading to PR.
So my recommendation is trying to apply for PR only if you have strong work experience in India otherwise student visa with a diploma course leading to work permit and then PR is good. Generally I suggest people to take the AFK during workpermit time and then once you get your AFK scores you would get your PR. Then you can apply to a University for DDS.
@@TheToothFactory could you please suggest some diploma courses that i should do for getting PR as i am unaware of that and the diploma course which i will do will also strengthen my resume for colleges.....
Province Alberta i have chosen..
Waiting for your reply and will be highly obliged to get your answer...
Thank you.
Hey, Alberta is one province that not a lot of people choose due to the limitations of colleges and courses but on the other hand it is one of the best provinces to get a PR due to its short processing time and a job in Alberta pays well too. So, instead on me giving you a list of 10 courses and 4 colleges, I am giving you the top notch option for international students to come to Alberta and study a course which not only will get you through to PR but once you get a job, it becomes a career. Therefore, when you try to pursue DDS, this job will have your financial back through out.
The college I recommend is SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology), Calgary Alberta. The course I suggest is Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Diploma). This id a health care diploma with great value and prosperity.
Here is the link to the college’s course page and please do surf around the website of SAIT for deeper information or feel free to ask me. PS: I grew up in Alberta.
www.sait.ca/programs-and-courses/diplomas/diagnostic-medical-sonography
Here are some other colleges for back up:
Lethbridge:
lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/international-services/international-students
Edmonton (NAIT):
www.nait.ca/nait/international
Grand Prairie:
www.gprc.ab.ca/recruitment/international_students.html
Calgary (Bowvalley):
bowvalleycollege.ca/schools/international-education
@@TheToothFactory i went through out the website as it seems difficult to register can you suggest some good agent that can register my name on my behalf by taking some amount of money .
Thank you for this much help brother. Infact i was thinking for loan to pursue DDS but your answer changed my whole perspective now i can do my job with DDS and this will also help to strengthen my resume this is just amazing
Thank you so much . You're doing a great job 👍
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Thnq sooo mucchhhh broooo...you are the only person who helped me........ It's my humble request to you that pls tell about scholarships ... I secured 90 % in 12th standard..... Will i be able to get any scholarship.....pls reply.... I am waiting eagerly 🙏🙏
Jobanpreet kaur youre most welcome Doctor Kaur! Thank you for your motivating compliment 😃 also Scholarships in Canada work within the premise of the Canadian Education board. This means that in order to get a scholarship you must enrol into a course in a University In Canada.
Therefore, first we must clear the equivalency, then take the AFK and score a competitive 85 and above then get accepted into a university and then apply for a scholarship.
Unfortunately your exceptionally high 90% in the 12the grade will not contribute to a scholarship in Dentistry. Their reason behind this is that they want to keep every internationally trained dentist as equal as possible despite high or low scores.
Hope this helped.
Please give me a shout out anytime for any questions. 😁
Sirr thank you soooo much for your instant reply... I m a student who want to do bds in canada but don't have soo much knowledge ...morever i don't have any one who can tell me about this....your videos helped me alot.... Sir one more doubt..... Do canadian education system train us for AFK or we have to do it ourself.... Is it an entrance exam... If no then is there any entrance exam to take admissions ...nd we own have to prepare it or will they train us ??? Once again thank you soo much doctor.... You contributed a. Massive role in life...i can never forget your help... Thank you
Jobanpreet kaur oh thats more appreciation than we deserve doctor. Thank you for your kind words ☺️ and the answer to your question is:
1. The AFK is the first and the entrance exam that we as indian BDS have to go through in order to grt admitted into University or follow through with the rest of the Exams. But AFK is the first and only exam to attempt.
2. Yes we do have coaching classes here in Canada and they are not provided by the government but they are Private. There are a few famous companies such as PrepDoctors and DSTC that are excellent at their results.
Please tell me of need details for the classes I can guide you.
Good luck doctor
Yes sir....i will be very thankful to you for your this act of kindness ....please guide me sir...this AFC test is entrance for bds in government institutes ....but. We don't have any test for joining class in prep doctors or DSTC.....please guide me sir... I ll be very happy... Thank you sir
Jobanpreet kaur for sure Doctor, the AFK exam is the first step of the equivalency process. When you pass this test with a very high mark of 85% and above, you can apply at universities across Canada. Which will accept you in their International Dental Degree Program which is third year and forth year of Dentistry. If incase you get less than 85% then you cannot compete for Universities as competition is high here.
Also there is no entrance exams to join these classes. All you have to do is register. The classes are primarily located in Missisauga Ontario.hope this helped Doctor.
hello MR. Doctor..very nice videos keep up the good work..i wanted to ask if im a doctor with a degree of DMD from europe romania..do i have to take the same exams for certification of my degree in Canada? or what other exams i need to take in order to practise dentistry in Canada? thank you in anticipation
yes docm unfortunately all colleges apart from canadian which are international, will need to be trained in Canada separately., youre most welcome doctor
Hello sir I am going to Canada on spouse visa so can I apply for NDEB examination directly?....and will you please suggest some study materials for NDEB examination... I request you to please reply to me it will be so helpful to me
Hello, I apologize for a reply after a millennial we had a terrible downtime but we are back online now and here at your service. Yes you can directly apply for NDEB and study material is best available in the form of preparation classes here in Canada. I recommend classes such as Prep-Doctors or DSTC. Other than that this link below can help you begin studying with what NDEB wants us to be through for the exam.
ndeb-bned.ca/sites/ndeb/files/pdf/Resources/ndeb_reference_texts_2020.pdf
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Punit Rai it depends on which route you take, student visa or PR and it also depends on where you conclude your journey. At the end of DDS or students visa diploma
One of the requirements is to be a permanent resident. How do i get that? Should i apply directly through student visa or do i have to stay in canada for 2 years?
Jenifer Brown doctor, do there is a lot of confusion with Status of residency with DDS.
Here is the breakdown:
1.) to apply to NDEB and complete DDS through the exam process with AFK,ACJ,ACS-you do not need a PR. You can very well come with a visitors visa and get a license. But to practice dentistry in Canada, and get a job, you need a PR.
2.) to register for NDEB and take the AFK, you do not need PR but if you wish to get an admission into a university after AFK, you will need a PR.
3.) most common route now a days: come to Canada on students Visa, complete the course and get a job with that course on work permit. Then register for NDEB during your workpermit along with applying for PR based on your workpermit. Therefore, both your PR and NDEB will be completed in the same duration of time. This will take at least 5 years from when you land in canada to receiving your PR with NDEB.
Note: Doctor if you need a step by step guidance for a student visa to PR/NDEB, please message us on facebook at thetoooothfactory, you will find the link above.
Hope this helped.
Thanku so much. I want to apply to the univerisity IDAPP after AFK so im confused regarding the PR process.
Jenifer Brown if university programs are your goal in process to complete DDS then PR is a must. It is an admission requirement. So the best option would be to come here on student visa course complete it and then workpermit and apply for PR and then begin NDEB all at once. Its long but effective.
So u r saying i should complete a course and after work permit i should apply for the univerisity?
Jenifer Brown yes exactly, after workpermit you can apply for your PR and in meanwhile waiting for your PR, you can complete AFK and then apply for university as soon as your PR arrives.
Hi doctor ,
I finished my bds course (in india), now i am doing my internship .
I love to do my post graduation abroad (UK) .
Is it compulsory to attend ORE exams if i have to do mds there??
And cann u pls tell me what all procedures i have to follow ?
Absolutely doc! it is a must to be enrolled into the licensing process.
hi there, im planning to study on dentistry in Canada and im from ur neighbor country Bangladesh. keep the good work up and any suggestion from u will be accepted.
Tamim Mahmud, we deeply appreciate your acknowledgment of our efforts. And I wish you massive luck for your studies in Canada. We will continue to provide accurate and creative yet useful content for our fellow dentists around the world. Thank you for the support.
requires lots of fund....
I agree :(
Hii sir... can commerce students can study bds in Canada
Yes you can, although the route is extensively long since you may have to start from scratch with taking high school courses in Canada then qualifying for a BSC and then a DDS.
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