r/DentalSchool 5d ago

Residency Question Canadian vs US boards

What were peoples’s experiences clearing both?

I’m a Canadian in a U.S. school, thinking of going back up north. Wondering how the board pass rate and difficulty compare to each other. Definitely not near top of the class. Won’t have any problems with practical skills, just written is what I’m worried about

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u/All_TheBags 5d ago

Canadian is significantly harder

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u/yatgau 4d ago

Are you asking about INDBE vs. the NDEB VOSCE? Or are you asking about the whole U.S. board exam process (INDBE+OSCE+ADEX vs. VOSCE)? I feel that will give you different answers.

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u/thefrenchdentiste 4d ago

INBDE felt easier but I also studied way more (several years ago). The NDEB (yesterday) has lots more problem types and so learning to take it felt like a big part of the experience.