Name

Prep Doctors

Legal name

Prep Doctors Corp

Website

https://prepdoctors.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Professional Education

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Remedial Reading & Literacy Intervention (EDANAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI)

Keywords

• Dental equivalency training
• Continuing dental education
• NDEB exam preparation
• Dental licensing courses
• Dental professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-laurent

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dental Equivalency Course Fees: One-time course fees for NDEB preparation programs including AFK, ACJ, NDECC courses. Students enroll in individual courses as needed for the equivalency process.
2. Continuing Education Courses: Specialized dental training courses for practicing dentists including implant training, endodontics, surgery, periodontics, and cosmetic procedures.
3. University Acceptance Programs: Bench test preparation and interview training courses for dental school admission.
4. PrepAssist™ Financing: Zero-interest financing program for NDECC Roadmap courses, providing revenue certainty through installment payment arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Prep Doctors is a dental education and training institution that prepares internationally trained dentists for the NDEB equivalency process (AFK, ACJ, NDECC) to obtain Canadian dental licensure. It also delivers continuing education courses across dental specialties (implants, endodontics, surgery, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, clear aligner orthodontics, dental diode laser) and supports university acceptance through bench test preparation and interview training. Courses are delivered through a mix of online learning (D2L Brightspace LMS), simulation exams, and hands-on training at physical campuses in Canada and Australia.

Product overview

Prep Doctors is Canada's largest dental equivalency institution, operating since 2011, with a multi-product portfolio organized into three main pillars: (1) Dental Equivalency — the core NDEB Equivalency Program including AFK, ACJ, NDECC® Roadmap, NDECC® Clinical Skills, NDECC® Situational Judgement, NDECC® Simulation Exams, and Virtual OSCE® Prep, supplemented by ADAT/INBDE prep for US licensure and Canadian/USA Bench Test Preparation for university admission; (2) Continuing Education — a suite of 11 specialized clinical courses covering implantology, endodontics, surgery, cadaver anatomy, veneers, wisdom teeth extraction, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, clear aligner orthodontics, and dental diode laser; and (3) Support Services — PrepAssist™ (zero-interest financing), PrepHire (employment pathway), Academic Advisors, Financial Advisors, and Teaching Assistants. All programs are delivered through a D2L Brightspace LMS portal. The institution serves internationally trained dentists and practicing professionals across seven campuses in Canada, Australia, and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrepAssist™: Cost+ ZERO Financing program covering expenses for NDECC preparation courses with zero interest, available for trainees enrolled in the NDECC® Roadmap.
• PrepHire

Products and services

• NDEB Equivalency Program A comprehensive dental equivalency program designed for internationally trained dentists seeking to obtain their Canadian dental licence, covering the full NDEB process including AFK, ACJ, NDECC clinical skills, NDECC situational judgement, simulation exams, and virtual OSCE preparation.
• AFK – Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge Focused exam preparation course for the NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge, a written theory examination that tests foundational dental knowledge required for Canadian licensure.
• ACJ – Assessment of Clinical Judgement Exam preparation for the NDEB Assessment of Clinical Judgement, which evaluates clinical decision-making and judgment skills of internationally trained dentists.
• NDECC® Roadmap A structured preparation course guiding candidates through the National Dental Examination of Clinical Competence (NDECC) process, covering all clinical skills and competencies required for certification.
• NDECC® Clinical Skills Hands-on clinical skills training designed to prepare candidates for the practical components of the NDECC examination.
• NDECC® Situational Judgement Full Course Comprehensive course covering situational judgement competencies within the NDECC examination, teaching candidates how to navigate complex clinical scenarios and ethical decisions.
• NDECC® Simulation Exams Mock examination environment replicating the NDECC test conditions to give candidates realistic practice and performance benchmarking ahead of the actual exam.
• Virtual OSCE® Exam Preparation Online preparation for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) component of the NDEB equivalency process, offering practice in remote/virtual examination settings.
• AFK and ADAT Prep – Theoretical Kickstart Accelerated theoretical foundation course covering both NDEB AFK and ADAT exam content, designed to provide a rapid, high-yield review of essential knowledge.
• ADAT Advanced Dental Admission Test preparation course for dentists seeking entry into US dental residency or specialty programs.
• INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Examination preparation course for US dental licensure.
• Canadian Bench Test Preparation Preparation course for the Canadian Bench Test, an evaluation used by Canadian dental schools to assess the clinical competency of internationally trained dentists seeking admission.
• USA Bench Test Preparation Preparation course for the US Bench Test, an assessment used by US dental schools and licensing bodies to evaluate internationally trained dentists.
• University Admission Interview Training Interview coaching and mock interview training for internationally trained dentists applying to Canadian and US dental schools, including institution-specific programs for the University of Toronto and University of Alberta.
• HARP – Dental Radiography and Radiation Safety Dental assistance certification course covering dental radiography techniques and radiation safety protocols, branded as HARP.
• Comprehensive Implant Training Program Continuing education program providing in-depth training in dental implantology, covering surgical placement, prosthetics, and comprehensive case management.
• Mastering Endodontic Fundamentals Continuing education course focused on foundational endodontic (root canal) procedures and techniques for practicing dentists.
• Mastering the Basics of Surgery Continuing education course covering fundamental surgical principles and techniques applicable to dental practice.
• Cadaver Surgery & Anatomy Training Hands-on continuing education course using cadaver specimens for surgical and anatomical training, providing practical experience in a clinical setting.
• Veneers Fundamentals Continuing education course on porcelain veneer techniques, covering case selection, preparation, and placement for cosmetic dental procedures.
• Wisdom Teeth & Surgical Complications Specialized continuing education course focused on the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth and the management of surgical complications.
• Mastering Periodontal Techniques Continuing education course covering periodontal (gum) surgical and non-surgical techniques for practicing dentists.
• Foundations in Pediatric Dentistry Introductory continuing education course on pediatric dentistry, covering treatment of children and adolescents in dental practice.
• Mastering Clear Aligner Orthodontics Continuing education course on clear aligner orthodontic treatment, covering case selection, treatment planning, and clinical protocols.
• Foundations in Dental Diode Laser Continuing education course introducing diode laser technology and its clinical applications in dental practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of all new dentists entering Canadian dental market choose Prep Doctors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Windmill MicrolendingcoreOthersPartnership providing financial support options for internationally trained dentists. Windmill Microlending offers loans and support to help ITDs access Prep Doctors training programs.
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) PACEcoreOthersPrep Doctors Corp is a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval period 9/1/2024 to 8/31/2027. Provider ID# 371504. Enables continuing education credits for dentists.
• American Dental Association (ADA) CERPcoreOthersPrep Doctors Corp is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider for continuing dental education. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality continuing education providers.
• D2L (Desire2Learn/Brightspace)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system provider powering Prep Doctors online learning platform at learn.prepdoctors.ca for course delivery and student access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Becker Professional Education (Adtalem Global Education): Operates a portfolio of professional exam and continuing education programs across healthcare and finance, including US dental board (NBDE/INBDE) prep and continuing dental education. Comparable to Prep Doctors as a credentialing/exam preparation and CE provider serving internationally trained professionals, but operates at much larger scale across multiple professions.
• Kaplan Test Prep: Major standardized test preparation company offering dental board (NBDE) prep, USMLE, and other health-profession licensure exam prep. Comparable to Prep Doctors' ADAT/INBDE and dental exam prep offerings as a generic exam-prep infrastructure provider with established content, technology, and student services.
• The Princeton Review: Established test preparation brand offering prep for graduate and professional school admissions exams (GRE, GMAT, MCAT, DAT). Comparable to Prep Doctors on the test-prep delivery infrastructure and admissions-related offerings like Bench Test preparation and interview training.

Direct peers

• DentalTown: Online community and continuing education platform for dentists, offering CE courses, webinars, and magazine content focused on practising dental professionals. Comparable to Prep Doctors' Continuing Education pillar (implants, endodontics, periodontics, etc.) as a destination for ongoing dental professional learning.
• KG Consulting / NDEB Prep Providers: Canadian NDEB equivalency preparation services targeting internationally trained dentists in the AFK/ACJ/NDECC pathway. The closest direct competitor to Prep Doctors' core equivalency offering, competing for the same ITD cohort in Canada.
• University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Continuing Education: University-based continuing dental education offering CE courses for practising dentists. Comparable to Prep Doctors' Continuing Education portfolio as a CE provider serving Canadian practising dentists with accredited programming.

Emerging players

• Osprey Learn / NDEBPrep.ca-style Boutique Providers: Smaller Canadian NDEB exam prep outfits serving internationally trained dentists with online AFK/ACJ/NDECC preparation courses. Direct niche competitors to Prep Doctors that compete for the same ITD student cohort, typically with lower price points and less geographic footprint.

Others

• American Dental Association (ADA) Continuing Education: ADA operates CERP, the predominant CE recognition program for dental professionals, and offers its own CE content. Comparable to Prep Doctors as an ecosystem player - Prep Doctors is a CERP-recognized provider within ADA's CE infrastructure, linking the two companies as accreditation counterparties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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