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NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK)

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NDEB AFK Exam Details

NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK)

Administered by National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB)

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Test-equated, re-scaled score of 75 or greater (Pass); below 75 is a Fail.
Passing Score
200
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2
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Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) content outline

Anatomical Sciences11%

Head and neck anatomy, cranial nerves, fascial spaces, vascular supply, and TMJ relevant to dentistry.

Physiology12%

Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and neuromuscular physiology including acid-base balance.

Biochemistry and Nutrition7%

Metabolism, enzymes, vitamins, mineralization, lipoproteins, and nutritional deficiencies with oral signs.

Dental Anatomy and Occlusion8%

Tooth morphology, root anatomy, eruption sequence, notation systems, and occlusal relationships.

Oral Histology and Embryology8%

Tooth development, enamel/dentin/cementum, periodontium, and pulp histology.

Microbiology and Immunology10%

Oral microbiology, caries and periodontal pathogens, immune responses, hypersensitivity, and infection control.

General and Oral Pathology14%

Oral lesions, cysts, odontogenic tumors, mucosal disease, pulpal and periapical disease, and systemic disease.

Dental Materials7%

Composites, amalgam, glass ionomer, impression materials, adhesion, and mechanical properties.

Pharmacology14%

Local anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, drug interactions, sedation, and medical emergency drugs.

Preventive and Community Dentistry9%

Fluoride, sealants, caries indices, epidemiology, evidence-based dentistry, and prevention strategies.

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