NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) Vocabulary Game
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About the NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 12 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) Vocabulary Game
Applied biomedical sciences
Restorative dentistry
Oral radiology
Oral pathology
Orofacial pain
Pharmacology
Medical emergencies
Pediatric dentistry
Periodontics
Oral surgery
Endodontics
Prevention
Sources for these terms (17)
- The Tooth Decay Process: How to Reverse It and Avoid a Cavity · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Tooth Decay · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Dental Caries (Tooth Decay) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Cancer (Head and Neck) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Crowns · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Veneers · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Bridges · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Dental Cone-beam Computed Tomography · Source checked 2026-11-05
- TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Angina (Chest Pain) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- CPR · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Cleft Lip & Palate · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Management of the Developing Dentition and Occlusion in Pediatric Dentistry · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Gum Disease Information · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Surgical Procedures · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Dry Socket · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Abscess · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the NDEB AFK Exam
The AFK is the first examination in the NDEB Equivalency Process for internationally trained dentists seeking to practise in Canada. It tests biomedical and applied clinical science knowledge with 200 single-answer multiple-choice questions delivered in two parts, with two hours allotted per part. A passing grade is required before continuing to the ACJ and NDECC.
Exam sponsor: National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
200 single-answer multiple-choice questions delivered in two parts, covering biomedical and applied clinical sciences.
Time Limit
2 hours per part (4 hours total)
Passing Score
Test-equated, re-scaled score of 75 or greater is a Pass; the NDEB maintains a standardized passing score of 75 on all examinations.
Exam / Certification Fees
CAD $1,000 (effective July 1, 2025; subject to change), plus a one-time application fee.
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Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NDEB AFK vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the NDEB AFK vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 NDEB AFK terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the NDEB AFK terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the NDEB AFK and how long is it?
The AFK consists of 200 single-answer multiple-choice questions delivered in two parts, with 2 hours allotted per part (about 4 hours of testing total).
What score do I need to pass the AFK?
A test-equated, re-scaled score of 75 or greater is reported as a Pass. The NDEB uses a standard-setting and equating process and maintains a standardized passing score of 75 on all examinations.