National Board Examination Policies

Policy for National Board Examination and Limiting Enrollment Time

Policy for Limiting Enrollment Time and National Board Examination Eligibility for Predoctoral Dental Students‌

Beginning with the Class of 2023, students are eligible for and required to challenge the Integrated National Board Dental Examination.

The maximum number of years to complete all dental courses will be six academic years, and in accordance with respective Progression Committee decisions.

1.The maximum number of years to complete Year I and Year II courses will be three academic years. A student who does not successfully complete Year I and Year II requirements in three academic years will be dismissed.

2. The maximum number of years to complete all Year III and Year IV clinical and didactic requirements will be three academic years. A student who does not successfully complete Year III and Year IV clinical and didactic requirements in three academic years will be dismissed.

3. Requests for exceptions to the above timetables because of interruptions caused by illness or leave of absence may be appealed to the Faculty Council.

4. A student may appeal any decision reached pursuant to this policy under the School's established academic appeal process.

5. Following completion of all Year III clinical and didactic requirements, a student will be eligible for the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE). Students are encouraged to take the INBDE by January 15^th of their graduation year so that they do not compromise future employment or residency opportunities. Students are required to challenge the INBDE prior to completion of the predoctoral educational program. However, successful completion of the INBDE is not a graduation requirement.

6. This policy does not apply to students in combined degree programs.

Excerpt from Advancement Process Policy

Following completion of all Year III clinical and didactic requirements, a student will be eligible for the Integrated National Board Dental Examination. Students are encouraged to take the INBDE by January 15^th of their graduation year so that they do not compromise future employment or residency opportunities. Successful completion of the INBDE is not a graduation requirement. However, students are required to challenge the INBDE prior to completion of the predoctoral educational program.

Approved by Faculty Assembly: October 7, 2019

Revised and approved by Faculty Assembly: July 18, 2022