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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
78% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
87% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.36 s
File size
30.90 kB
Words
810
Media files
11
Number of links
124 internal / 4 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Welcome | Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia
The length of the page title is perfect. (450 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia is a legislated body mandated to protect the general public interests in matters related to the delivery of dental care and administer the provisions of the Dental Act and Regulations.
The meta description is too long: 1378 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
http://pdbns.ca/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
Alternate/Hreflang Links
(Somewhat important)
There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
(Somewhat important)
There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
(Somewhat important)
The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
(Somewhat important)
No parameters were found in the URL.
No session ID was found in the URL.
The URL does not have too many subdirectories.
Charset encoding
(Somewhat important)
The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
(Nice to have)
The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
(Nice to have)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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descriptionThe Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia is a legislated body mandated to protect the general public interests in matters related to the delivery of dental care and administer the provisions of the Dental Act and Regulations.
keywordsdental board, nova scotia, licensing, licensees, dental act, public interests, dental regulations, provincial body, legislated body, oversight
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
This page contains 810 words. That's ok.
25.9% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
6 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 13.69 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1, minimum-scale=1" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
This page only loads 2 JavaScript files. That's good!
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 16 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
4 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
Additional markup
(Nice to have)
No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
(Somewhat important)
The HTTPS protocol for secure data transmission is not used.

Media list

URLAlt attributeTitle
http://pdbns.ca/images/interface/logo.jpgProvincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia
/uploads/homeheros/hero_PeggysCove.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/uploads/homeheros/hero-xray2.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/uploads/homeheros/hero-happy-dentist.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/uploads/homeheros/hero-in-chair.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/uploads/about/promo_public.jpgFor the Public
/uploads/about/promo_licensees.jpgFor Licensees
/uploads/about/promo_applicants.jpgFor Applicants
/images/interface/map-pointer.pngFind a Dentist
/uploads/publications/comm_points.jpgMedical Emergencies Course- Sept 1, 2022
/uploads/publications/comm_points.jpgStatement by Dr. Doug Mackey, Registrar - February 25, 2022

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
There is no H1 heading specified.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H2 Search Near You
H3 Uniquely Nova Scotian
H3 Protecting the public interest in dental care
H3 A professional standard of care
H3 Visiting the Dental Board Office
H3 Releases
H4 For the Public
H4 For Licensees
H4 For Applicants
H4 Medical Emergencies Course- Sept 1, 2022
H4 Statement by Dr. Doug Mackey, Registrar - February 25, 2022
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 4 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
http://pdbns.ca/IMG-ALT Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia
http://pdbns.ca/index.htmlMenu
http://pdbns.ca/homeHome
http://pdbns.ca/hearingsDiscipline Decisions
http://pdbns.ca/publicPublic
http://pdbns.ca/publicWhat is the Provincial Dental Board?
/public/frequently-asked-quest...Frequently Asked Questions
/public/if-you-have-a-complaintIf You Have a Complaint
/public/current-licenseesDirectory of Licensed Dentists and Dental Assistants
/public/public-noticePublic Notice - Dental Records
/public/communication-with-staffCommunication with Staff
/public/canadian-dental-care-planCanadian Dental Care Plan
http://pdbns.ca/licenseesLicensees
/licensees/dentists/incorporat...Incorporations
/licensees/dentists/how-to-rel...How to Relinquish your Dental License
/licensees/dentists/steps-to-r...Steps to Retirement from the Practice of Dentistry
/licensees/dentists/2017-canad...2017 Canadian Guideline for Opioids for Chronic Non Cancer Pain
/licensees/dentists/canadian-t...Canadian Transplantation Adverse Event (TAE) Reporting form for Tissues
/licensees/dentists/toolkit-fo...Tool kit for Allograft usage in Nova Scotia Dental Practice
/licensees/dentists/patient-fa...Patient & Family Guide 2021 - Tissue Transplant in Oral Surgery
/licensees/dentists/cdspis-mem...CDSPI’s Members’ Assistance Program (MAP)
/licensees/registered-dental-a...How to Relinquish your Dental Assisting License
/licensees/registered-dental-a...Letter of Good Standing
/licensees/registered-dental-a...How are Dental Assisting Licensing Fees Determined?
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Standard of Practice: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Recordkeeping Guidelines
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Informed Consent Guidelines
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Standard of Practice for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia in Dental Practice
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Mandatory Continuing Dental Education Guidelines
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Use of Botox®
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Standard of Practice - Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances 2021
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Policies for Licensees
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Continuous Practice Requirements and Re-licensure for Dental Professionals
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Guidelines for Use of Velscope
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Assignment & Delegation of Unregulated Health Care Providers
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Guidelines for the Use of Social Media by Dentists and Registered Dental Assistants
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...PDBNS Guidelines for Ending the Dentist-Patient Relationship
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Guidelines for Prescribing and Taking Dental Radiographs
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...Policy on Digital/Optical Scanning
/licensees/policies-and-guidel...PDBNS Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines in Dental Practice
/licensees/mandatory-continuin...Mandatory Continuing Dental Education Regulations
/licensees/mandatory-continuin...Text duplicate Mandatory Continuing Dental Education Guidelines
/licensees/mandatory-continuin...Continuing Dental Education Log
/licensees/mandatory-continuin...Study Clubs
/licensees/mandatory-continuin...Mandatory Medical Emergencies Course
/licensees/dental-practice-rev...Dental Practice Review Regulation
/licensees/dental-practice-rev...Dental Practice Review
http://pdbns.ca/applicantsApplicants
/applicants/dentists/registrat...First Application for a Dental License in Canada- General Dentist
/applicants/dentists/registrat...First Application for a Dental License in Canada - Dental Specialist
/applicants/dentists/registrat...First Application for a Dental License in Canada - Graduate Student Dentist
/applicants/dentists/registrat...Already Licensed in Another Province - General Dentist
/applicants/dentists/registrat...Already Licensed in Another Province - Dental Specialist
/applicants/dentists/already-l...Already Licensed in Another Province - Graduate Student Dentist
/applicants/dentists/credit-ca...Credit Card Form
/applicants/registered-dental-...First Application for a Dental Assistant License in Canada
/applicants/registered-dental-...Already or Previously Licensed in Another Province - Registered Dental Assistant
/applicants/registered-dental-...Text duplicate Credit Card Form
/applicants/internationally-ed...New to Nova Scotia
/applicants/internationally-ed...Graduates from Non Accredited Dental Programs
/applicants/internationally-ed...Observership Program for IEDP's in Dental Offices & Clinics
/applicants/internationally-ed...Graduates of Accredited Dental Assisting Programs
/applicants/internationally-ed...Graduates of Accredited Dental Programs
/applicants/internationally-ed...Graduates from Non-Accredited Dental Assisting Programs
/applicants/internationally-ed...Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund
/applicants/registration-polic...Registration Policies
/applicants/temporary-authoriz...Temporary Authorization for Dentists
/applicants/the-fair-registrat...The Fair Registration Practices Act
/applicants/registration-and-a...Registration and Appeal Process for Dentists and Dental Assistants
/applicants/vulnerable-sector-...Vulnerable Sector Search
/applicants/certifying-documentsCertifying Documents
/applicants/registration-polic...Text duplicate Registration Policies
/applicants/relicensing-requir...Relicensing Requirement for Dental Assistants
/applicants/registration-policiesText duplicate Registration Policies
http://pdbns.ca/publicationsPublications
/publications/category/agencie...Agencies, Boards and Commissions
/publications/category/board-b...Board Business
/publications/category/board-m...Board Meeting Minutes
/publications/category/board-p...Board Proceedings
/publications/category/communi...Communication Points
/publications/category/financi...Financial Statements
/publications/category/general...General Advisories for Registrants
/publications/category/strateg...Strategic Planning
http://pdbns.ca/aboutAbout
http://pdbns.ca/aboutWhat is the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia?
/about/2024dental-board-members2024 Dental Board Members
/about/2024-complaints-committee2024 Complaints Committee
/about/discipline-committee2024 Discipline Committee
/about/mandatory-continuing-de...2024 Mandatory Continuing Dental Education Committee
/about/dental-practice-review-...2024 Dental Practice Review Committee
/about/2024registration-appeal...2024 Registration Appeal Committee
/about/the-dental-actThe Dental Act
/about/the-amended-dental-actThe Amended Dental Act
/about/health-professions-disc...Health Professions Disciplinary Proceedings Protection
/about/dental-regulationsDental Regulations
/about/related-legislationRelated Legislation
/about/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
http://pdbns.ca/linksLinks
http://pdbns.ca/contactContact
https://pdbns.alinityapp.com/c...External Subdomain Find a Licensee
A-TITLE Directory of Licensed Dentists and Dental Assistants
http://pdbns.alinityapp.com/cl...External Subdomain Licensees’ Alinity Portal
http://pdbns.ca/licenseesLearn more
http://pdbns.ca/publicationsView PDBNS publications
http://pdbns.ca/publicIMG-ALT For the Public
http://pdbns.ca/publicLearn more »
http://pdbns.ca/licenseesIMG-ALT For Licensees
http://pdbns.ca/licenseesText duplicate Learn more »
http://pdbns.ca/applicantsIMG-ALT For Applicants
http://pdbns.ca/applicantsLearn More »
/publications/post/message-fro...IMG-ALT Medical Emergencies Course- Sept 1, 2022
/publications/post/message-fro...Text duplicate Medical Emergencies Course- Sept 1, 2022
/publications/post/message-fro...Text duplicate Learn more
/publications/post/statement-b...IMG-ALT Statement by Dr. Doug Mackey, Registrar - February 25, 2022
/publications/post/statement-b...Text duplicate Statement by Dr. Doug Mackey, Registrar - February 25, 2022
/publications/post/statement-b...Text duplicate Learn more
http://pdbns.ca/Text duplicate Home
http://pdbns.ca/new-dental-actNew Dental Act
http://pdbns.ca/hearingsHearings
http://pdbns.ca/publicText duplicate Public
http://pdbns.ca/licenseesText duplicate Licensees
http://pdbns.ca/applicantsText duplicate Applicants
http://pdbns.ca/publicationsText duplicate Publications
http://pdbns.ca/aboutText duplicate About
http://pdbns.ca/contactText duplicate Contact
https://pdbns.alinityapp.com/c...External Subdomain Text duplicate Find a Licensee
A-TITLE Directory of Licensed Dentists and Dental Assistants
http://pdbns.alinityapp.com/cl...External Subdomain Text duplicate Licensees’ Alinity Portal
http://pdbns.ca/Anchor TOP

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
The checked page does not redirect to another URL.
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is excellent with 0.36 seconds.
This page only loads 2 CSS files. That's ok.
This page only loads 2 JavaScript files. That's good!
The file size of the HTML document is fine (31 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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serverApache
set-cookie72 Characters
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last-modifiedTue, 28 May 2024 09:15:31 GMT
pragmano-cache
content-encodinggzip
varyAccept-Encoding
transfer-encodingchunked
content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is not classified "for adult only".
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 2,238 referring domains.
This page has 334,613 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,602 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

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Welcome | Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia
The Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia is a legislated body mandated to protect the general public interests in matters related to the delivery of dental care and administer the provisions of the Dental Act and Regulations.

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Dental68%Check
Dental Board67%Check
Provincial Dental Board65%Check
Dental Board Nova65%Check
Dental Board Nova Scotia64%Check
Board63%Check
Nova Scotia63%Check
Provincial59%Check
Provincial Dental Board office59%Check
Public58%Check
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