The INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) is the national written exam for dental licensure in the U.S., administered by the JCNDE. It replaced the NBDE Part I and Part II with one integrated, case-based exam.
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Key takeaways
- About 500 items over 2 days (day 2 within 7 days of day 1).
- Pass/fail with a scaled passing standard of 75.
- The 2026 fee is $890 (plus a processing fee for non-CODA candidates).
- Integrates biomedical sciences with clinical dentistry.
USA INBDE Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- JCNDE
- Items
- ~500
- Days
- 2
- Passing
- 75 (scaled)
- Fee
- $890 (2026)
INBDE Exam Content
The INBDE is built on the foundation knowledge areas (biomedical and behavioral sciences) crossed with clinical content areas (diagnosis, treatment planning, oral health management and practice and profession). Patient cases with radiographs and photos are common. Patients’ routine visits are covered in our dental exam guide.
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What is the INBDE passing score?
Results are pass/fail; the passing standard is a scaled score of 75.
Full answer →How much does the INBDE cost?
$890 in 2026, plus an extra processing fee for candidates from non-CODA-accredited programs.
Full answer →Official sources
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