In our 50+ years of serving foreign-trained dentists preparing for Canadian licensing exams, this question comes up frequently. We understand why candidates want access to the widest possible variety of practice materials before their examination day.

The Strategic Selection Behind Current Options

The current selection of precut teeth available for purchase in Canada represents a curated collection designed to provide the greatest variety and experience. These specific preparations were chosen to provide comprehensive exposure to all the various types of preps and techniques that candidates may encounter during the direct licensing process.

What we've observed from our customers over the years is that this focused selection actually serves preparation needs effectively. Each available prep type covers fundamental techniques and approaches that are applicable across similar preparation scenarios.

Having a narrow, focused selection of precut teeth also allows the factory to focus on consistently having teeth available instead of spreading their production capacity across dozens of different teeth.

Understanding the Examination Reality

Based on feedback we receive from customers who have completed their exams, the licensing boards do maintain access to proprietary preparations that aren't available for retail purchase. However, candidates who have thoroughly practiced on all the different prep types currently available report feeling well-prepared for their examinations.

The variations that candidates typically encounter during actual examinations include:

• Similar preparations to available practice options, but in different oral positions
• Identical preparation techniques on teeth with different surface finishes, requiring the same fundamental skills with additional attention to detail
• Very similar tooth preparations in the same anatomical position with minor variations

Making the Most of Available Options

What  we consistently hear is that thorough mastery of available preparation types provides the technical foundation needed to adapt confidently to examination variations. The current selection covers the essential skill development that transfers across dental preparation scenarios.

We stock the preparation types that dental educators have determined provide the most comprehensive practice experience for licensing candidates. While we understand the desire for additional variety, the available options are designed to cover the fundamental preparation techniques you'll need to demonstrate proficiency in during your examination.