The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) is the agency responsible for the development and administration of the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE). This 16-member Commission includes representatives from dental schools, dental practice, dental examining boards, dental hygiene, dental students and the public.
JCNDE Mission:
Protecting public health through valid, reliable and fair assessments of knowledge, skills, and abilities to inform decisions that help ensure safe and effective patient care by qualified oral healthcare team members.
JCNDE Vision:
The JCNDE is the nation’s leading resource for supporting standards of oral healthcare professionals through valid, reliable and fair assessments.