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Examination timetable

If you wish to sit an examination, you will need to submit an application form during an open application period, as shown below.

Please note that applications received outside of these dates, incorrectly completed forms or incomplete forms will not be accepted and will be returned.

NZDREX candidates must pass the NDEB equivalency process.  

The equivalency process comprises the following three components:

  • an assessment of your fundamental knowledge (AFK)
  • an assessment of your clinical judgement (ACJ)
  • an assessment of your clinical skills (ACS).

Written examination dates

Venue: AUT North Campus (Northcote Auckland)

16 June 2026

Opening date for submitting written eligibility applications to the Dental Council

2 March 2026

Closing date for written eligibility applications to reach the Dental Council

8 May 2026

Clinical examination dates

Venue: AUT North or South Campus (TBC)

18 - 22 January 2027

Opening date for submitting clinical eligibility applications to the Dental Council

28 September 2026

Closing date for clinical eligibility applications to reach the Dental Council

27 November 2026

Written examination dates

Venue: AUT North Campus (Northcote Auckland)

16 June 2026

Opening date for submitting written eligibility applications to the Dental Council

2 March 2026

Closing date for written eligibility applications to reach the Dental Council

8 May 2026

Clinical examination dates

Venue: AUT North Campus (Northcote Auckland)

18 - 22 January 2027

Opening date for submitting clinical eligibility applications to the Dental Council

28 September 2026

Closing date for clinical eligibility applications to reach the Dental Council

27 November 2026

Written examination dates

Venue: AUT North Campus (Northcote Auckland)

16-17 June 2026

Opening date for submitting written eligibility applications to the Dental Council

2 March 2026

Closing date for written eligibility applications to reach the Dental Council

8 May 2026

Clinical examination dates

Venue: AUT North Campus (Northcote Auckland)

18 - 22 January 2027

Opening date for submitting clinical eligibility applications to the Dental Council

28 September 2026

Closing date for clinical eligibility applications to reach the Dental Council

27 November 2026

The New Zealand Dental Specialist Registration Examination is held as required. If you wish to sit this examination, please get in touch with us.

The New Zealand Dental Technology Registration Examination is held as required. If you wish to sit this examination, please contact us for an application form.