The Canadian Denturist Multijurisdictional Registration Examination (CDMRE) consists of two components – a multiple choice question exam (MCQ) and an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Success on both the MCQ and the OSCE signal successful completion of the CDMRE. A denturist must be competent in both the written and practical application of denturism and therefore tested on the combined abilities as aligned with the National Competency Profile. The MCQ is delivered via a secure remote proctoring platform and the OSCE is in person.
To view the competency profile and exam blueprints, please visit the Competency Profile and Blueprints page of our website.
MCQ
The MCQ component of the CDMRE was first administered in June 2021. Previously, provinces administered their own examination. This commonality ensures that every examination candidate is afforded a fair, defensible assessment that is standard across the provinces that choose to endorse this process.
Examination candidates from across the country are exposed to all the same examination registration processes and examination preparation resources. Candidates are administered the MCQ examination remotely in an online format via remote proctoring. The exam is administered simultaneously for all candidates.
The multiple choice questions are based mostly on theory combined with practical components. For example, there are scenario based questions (a description of a situation or condition is provided, and candidates must determine and provide a response) and removable partial denture design based questions. This portion is designed to assess critical thinking.
The examination consists of 220 questions in total, administered in two, 3-hour sessions (AM & PM).
OSCE
The inaugural multijurisdictional OSCE will be administered first in June 2025 in Calgary AB.
The OSCE consists of 12 stations of varying length and complexity. Each station is designed to test a set of skills required of a Canadian denturist as defined by legislation and the National Competency Profile.
Candidates are required to integrate both their clinical knowledge and their communication skills. It is through this integration that the candidate demonstrates professional judgement. Candidates are required to demonstrate what a denturist encounters in practice. Collaborative, technical, and interprofessional skills and communication will also be assessed.
The OSCE includes approximately two hours of testing with breaks.
