Dental Board Exams
Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE)
The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) developed the INBDE because of changes in educational curriculum and new accreditation standards that took effect in 2013, requiring the integration of basic sciences with behavioral and clinical science instruction.
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Students should check with their dental school program to determine the appropriate time to test on the National Board Examinations. The timing will help students determine which examinations they should plan to take. Each school determines when students are sufficiently prepared for the National Board Examinations.
Contact Information
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2637
800-232-1694
The purpose of the exams is to assist state boards in determining qualifications of dentists who seek licensure to practice dentistry. The examinations assess the ability to understand important information from the biomedical and dental sciences, and the ability to apply such information in a problem-solving context. State boards use the information provided by the NBDE Program to help protect the public health.
Cost to Apply
INBDE: $845 (Credit card payments only). Examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable (no exceptions).
Schedule a Time to Take the Exam
You must apply for your exam with the ADA and receive your eligibility letter prior to scheduling your testing appointment with Prometric. Exams are administered year-round at Prometric Test Centers in the United States, its territories, and Canada. Please visit https://jcnde.ada.org/inbde/inbde-apply for more details.
National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE)
The purpose of the NBDHE is to assist state boards in determining qualifications of dental hygienists who seek licensure to practice dental hygiene. The examination assesses the ability to understand important information from basic biomedical, dental and dental hygiene sciences, and the ability to apply such information in a problem-solving context. State boards use the information provided by the NBDHE to help protect the public health.
Contact Information
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2637
800-232-1694
Cost to Apply
$565 (Credit card payments only). Examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable (no exceptions). All fees are in USD.
Examination Dates
You should schedule 60 to 90 days before your desired exam date. Please remember, you may schedule your examination appointment with Pearson VUE only upon receipt of your eligibility notification.
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