What is the NDECC™ The Modified Skill Examination?
In 2022, the existing ACS will be replaced by the NDECCTM.
On October 29, the NDEB announced that the current format of the ACS examination would be replaced by a modified skills examination known as the National Dental Examination of Clinical Competence™ or NDECC™, for short
The first NDECC™ exam will be held in June 2022 at the NDEB’s new testing facility in Ottawa, Ontario, and will be given multiple times a week throughout the year.
The NDECC™ exam will take place over two days, with clinical skills on the first day and situational judgment on the second day. The NDECC™ can be taken an unlimited amount of times in a five-year period (60 months).
A complete list of equipment, materials, and supplies provided by the NDEB will be released in a practical guide soon. You can bring your own protective eyewear and dental loupes. A disposable gown will also be provided.
There have been notable changes to the typodonts, teeth, and handpieces (Kavo) used during this exam. Therefore, pay close attention to the lists provided by the NDEB.
The purpose of the NDECCTM is to assess the clinical competence of dentists trained in non-accredited programs. During the two-day examination, you will perform seven clinical requirements on simulated patients (manikins) in a clinical setting and 10 situational judgement requirements.
The NDECCTM will be administered in the new NDEB® Test Centre located in Ottawa, ON. The examination will be offered multiple times a week throughout the year. The first examination is expected to be offered in June 2022.
The NDECCTM can be taken an unlimited number of times in a 60 month period.
Component 1: Clinical Skills
· Class II amalgam preparation
· Class II amalgam restoration
· Class II composite restoration
· Class IV composite restoration
· Crown preparation
· Provisional restoration
*The provisional restoration will be fabricated on the examinee’s crown preparation.
· Endodontic access cavity preparation
The requirements assess clinical skills and techniques relevant to current Canadian standards.
You must perform all requirements as if you were working with actual patients.
- You are required to use your judgment and follow accepted clinical care guidelines and standards.
- Requirements can be performed in any order. Infection control and safety will be assessed by invigilators throughout the clinical skills day.
Component 2: Situational Judgement
Patient-centred Care
Examples: Assess caries risk, Manage patients’ needs, Gather data, Develop a problem list, Establish diagnoses, Sequence treatment, Plan treatment, Maintain records
Professionalism
Examples: Respond to ethical dilemmas, Manage referrals, Use social media appropriately
Communication and Collaboration
Examples: Maintain privacy, Maintain records, Write a referral, Write a lab prescription, Discuss treatment, Document informed consent, Demonstrate cultural competence, Interact with staff, Give post-op instructions
Practice and Information Management
Examples: Manage patient records, Follow protocols, Make evidence-based decisions
Health Promotion
Examples: Demonstrate an understanding of social determinants of health, Promote access to care for all individuals, Promote measures to prevent oral disease/injury, Advocate for patients
The situational judgement component assesses the judgement required for solving problems in work‑related situations.
You will be assessed on 10 situational judgement scenarios dealing with competency in Patient-Centered Care, Professionalism, Communication and Collaboration, Practice and Information Management and Health Promotion.
The scenarios in the above table are examples and do not reflect all situations that can be assessed.
The exam will be held at the NDECCTM Test Centre located at 340 Albert St. 12th Floor Ottawa, ON. The Test Centre is located:
- a 4-minute walk from the O-train Lyon station
- 4 km from the Ottawa train station
- 11 km from the Ottawa airport
At the Test Centre, you will have access to an examinee locker room, examinee lounge including kitchen, an examinee private room for prayer, breastfeeding, meditation, etc., washrooms, a classroom, situational judgement rooms, and the simulation clinic.
You should wear comfortable professional streetwear. A disposable surgical gown to wear on top of your clothes will be provided. Closed-toed shoes with socks must be worn. For the health and comfort of examinees and staff, the Test Centre is a scent-free environment. We request that you avoid scented products such as cologne, aftershave, perfume, and scented lotion. The use of scented deodorant is permitted.
The Test Centre will be equipped with A-dec simulators and Kilgore International, Inc. Darwin heads.
The handpieces used in the Test Centre will be Kavo handpieces. The handpieces are air-driven.
You will be provided with all the necessary equipment, materials, and instruments for your examination.
You are permitted to bring your lunch, snacks, drinks, medications (if pre-approved), and menstrual products. You must provide your own protective eyewear. Dental surgical loupes are permitted. You must also bring the NDECC™ card provided at registration
If during your exam you leave the Test Centre, even to return to reception , you will not be permitted back into the Test Centre to complete your exam.
Dental Simulator Stations
Average 6 Days Lab Access
3 Days Instructor per Week
Weekly Live Demo Sessions Upon Request
There’s so much riding on passing the NDECC™’s Skills part! Students are required to possess – or develop – certain skills to pass the exam. ConfiDentist’s teaching approach for the NDECC™ has been thoroughly developed over many years to help students learn these skills, as well as the proper techniques and concepts in order to receive a high score on all projects.
Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping students understand the required concepts and be 100% prepared to meet and exceed the rigors of the exam. Additionally, since this exam is largely skills-based, students will get plenty of opportunities to develop relevant clinical skills and be confident in using them during the actual exam.
- Daily access to the center (6 days a week) for practice during assigned sessions
- 50 minute weekly instructor-supervised training and evaluation sessions for each trainer
- Live and high-definition video demonstrations of the skills required by the NDECC™’s Skills exam
- Live demonstrations by instructors for each project
- 3 full mock exams simulating the actual NDECC™’s Skills exam
- Darwin Head for each student similar to the one used in the real NDECC™’s Skills exam
- Clinical Skills booklet providing a step-by-step review of all the techniques for all NDECC™’s Skills projects
- Modified Protocol® manual which is our unique method to evaluate your works most accurately plus mock exam booklet with 20+ full mock exams for review and preparation
- Multiple dental chairs to simulate the conditions in the final Skills exam
- Complete list of recommended Kilgore teeth, dental instruments and materials to be used during practice and the exam
Ready To Start?
- You will get an average of 6 days lab access
- 2 days per week one on one work check
- Supervision Instructor
- Clinical skills tasks booklet
- Scheduled Live Demo
$4,900.00 + HST
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- You will get an average of 6 days lab access
- 2 days per week one on one work check
- Supervision Instructor
- Clinical skills tasks booklet
- Scheduled Live demo
$3,200.00 + HST
Register Now!
- You will get an average of 6 days lab access
- 2 days per week one on one work check
- Supervision Instructor
- Clinical skills tasks booklet
- Scheduled Live demo
$1,800.00 + HST
Register Now!
- 1 One hour one on one per session
- The minimum requirement to register is 4 sessions
$800 + HST for 4 sessions
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Clinical Skills Mock exam, Discussion & Grading
- Date: Sunday, February 19th, 2023
- Time: 7.30 Am to 4.30 Pm
$700 + HST
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Clinical Skills Live On-site Demo
- CLASS 2 AMALGAM PREPARATION
- CLASS 2 AMALGAM RESTORATION
- CLASS 2 COMPOSITE RESINE RESTORATION
- CLASS 4 COMPOSITE RESIN RESTORATION
- CROWN PREPARATION
- ENDODONTIC ACCESS CAVITY PREPARATION
- PROVISIONAL CROWN RESTORATION
