LEAfsfAN_ Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Hi, How hard is the NDEB equivalency process currently ? I have seen many questions on this topic but most are outdated and irrelevant to our current time. I have been admitted into a non-accredited DDS program ( In a 3rd world country) . It makes so much sense for me to attend this program especially from the financial aspect ( much cheaper tuition even for international students) but the only thing that is stopping me is the fear that I will never be able to come back and obtain my Canadian license. Any thoughts ? Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMT Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 As far as I know, the only countries that you can graduate from and come back to Canada and work the next day are USA, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland. LEAfsfAN_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanup Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Don't bank on being able to pass it. You have to be okay with the Plan B (staying in that country), otherwise you're really taking a ridiculous risk. LEAfsfAN_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everclear Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 7 hours ago, LEAfsfAN_ said: Hi, How hard is the NDEB equivalency process currently ? I have seen many questions on this topic but most are outdated and irrelevant to our current time. I have been admitted into a non-accredited DDS program ( In a 3rd world country) . It makes so much sense for me to attend this program especially from the financial aspect ( much cheaper tuition even for international students) but the only thing that is stopping me is the fear that I will never be able to come back and obtain my Canadian license. Any thoughts ? Much appreciated The equivalency process is very very difficult. Only something like 1 in 5 who begin the equivalency process end with a license to practice. It takes on average 3-4 years. That’s 3-4 years of lost income and stress. Even after licensure, the hardship is not over. A lot of practices specifically do not hire Internationally Trained Dentists (dentists trained outside of Canada, US, Aus, NZ and Ireland). So even getting a job is not guaranteed. LEAfsfAN_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulDDS Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Don't forget that internationally trained dentists can then enter the international student track in Canadian dental schools. I believe you enter second year and there are slight variations in curriculum, but it's an option. So your training internationally + 3 years Canadians schools = Canadian practicing dentist in 7+ years LEAfsfAN_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothurty Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/14/2019 at 10:53 PM, HopefulDDS said: Don't forget that internationally trained dentists can then enter the international student track in Canadian dental schools. I believe you enter second year and there are slight variations in curriculum, but it's an option. So your training internationally + 3 years Canadians schools = Canadian practicing dentist in 7+ years This is your best bet if you choose to go this route OP. But consider the time and financial costs of this as well. I believe IDAP students end up paying just as much as us for 2 years as we pay in 4 years (UofT)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaxon Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 I believe it’s entirely possible. I know a guy who was a dentist in India and wanted to practice in Canada. He was able to successfully complete all steps of the equivalency process on his first attempt. Now he works as a dentist and on the side he helps/tutors other dentist to complete the equivalency process. It’s entirely possible as long as you have the time and are willing to put in the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadaf Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 May I please know who this dentist is? I am a fresh graduate from India and I’m looking for foreign dentists who could help me out in this tedious procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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