NBDE is Pass/Fail

Up until January 2012, numerical scores were reported with indication of a passing or failing grade. Now, performance will only be scored as pass/fail. Read about these changes from a student perspective and how it will impact you:

ASDA News - November 2012 "Students have mixed feelings on pass/fail boards"

ASDA News - May 2012 "Specialty entrance exams continue to evolve"

More Changes Ahead

The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) will combine the NBDE Part I and Part II into a singular Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE). Are you curious how this will effect you? Read this blog post from ASDA's Mouthing Off.

Helpful Resources

• Taking the NBDEs 
• JCNDE website 
• ADEA/FADEA website 
• National Board Dental Examination: Changes You Need to Know (presentation by Dr. Adam Shisler, 2011-12 ASDA president, that was given at ASDA's 2011 Eastern Regional Meeting)

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