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Preparing for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination
Preparing for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE) is a crucial step in your journey to becoming a licensed dental hygienist in Canada. To support your success, we’ve gathered essential information and resources to guide you through the process and help you feel confident on exam day.
Your Path to Success
Before beginning their professional careers, dental hygienists in Canada must successfully pass the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE). This exam is written and hosted by the (FDHRC) and assesses the dental hygiene learner’s knowledge and understanding to ensure they meet the national standards for entry to practice – in particular that they are competent, ethical and safe for clinical practice. The exam is an important step towards dental hygiene licensure, validating competency, safeguarding public health, and maintaining professional integrity.
Preparing for your NDHCE can be a daunting experience, but your academic program has prepared you. To help you achieve success, we’ve compiled a list of information and resources you may find helpful.
Preparation Exams
The FDHRC offers four preparatory exams for NDHCE candidates to purchase and use in their exam preparation. These tests are designed to help candidates become familiar with the exam software and question format, and they provide a gauge of preparedness for the NDHCE content. One helpful feature of these test resources is that candidates can review their incorrect answers on a score report at the end of the test, allowing for reflection and further review where appropriate. Here is a link to the tests for purchase: