National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam (NDHCE)
Successful completion of the written examination delivered by the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board (NDHCB) of Canada is required by all applicants. Graduates of dental hygiene programs can obtain information regarding the NDHCE by contacting:
National Dental Hygiene Certification Board 75-B Colonnade Road N Ottawa, ON K2E 0A8 Phone: 613-250-8156 Fax: 613-260-8511
It is advised that individuals apply for and complete the NDHCE written examination prior to applying for registration in the province of Alberta. Individuals who do not meet the requirements to write the NDHCB exam, or who fail the exam after there (3) attempts, will not be eligible for registration in Alberta.
Please visit www.ndhcb.ca for full details of the exam.
Canadian Performance Exam in Dental Hygiene (CPEDH)
An applicant from a dental hygiene program that has been determined to be "not substantially equivalent" to the College's benchmark, the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Alberta, will be required to successfully complete the Canadian Performance Exam in Dental Hygiene (CPEDH).
The CPEDH is a College-approved practical examination. Its purpose is to ensure that all candidates possess the breadth and depth of clinical skills to safely and effectively enter professional dental hygiene practice in Canada.
The CPEDH is a two-part performance-based assessment, which examines the candidate's dental hygiene knowledge and/or skills in both simulated-based and authentic clinical settings.
The examination evaluates a broad range of clinical skills and competencies, such as a candidate's ability to demonstrate proficiency in the dental hygiene process of care, including:
Infection prevention and control
Communication skills
Collection, documentation and analysis of data to identify oral health risks and client needs
Dental hygiene diagnosis
Dental hygiene treatment planning
Instrument selection
Detection and removal of supra and sub gingival calculus
Tissue care
Client management
Click the slide above to read through a Powerpoint presentation about the upcoming CPEDH exam.
Next CPEDH
Registration is now open for the Canadian Performance Examination in Dental Hygiene to be held on October 22-23, 2022.The deadline to apply is August 29th.
Candidates wishing to apply for exam accommodations must submit the Special Accommodations Application form and Supporting Documentation for Accommodation Request form at the time of application.
