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Access your Member Resources portal to submit preferences, confirm assignments, and connect with the organization.ADEX Dental
Initial Licensure
Acceptance
It is the candidate’s responsibility to understand the licensing requirements, including any remediation requirements, for practicing dentistry in the state where they seek licensure. CDCA-WREB-CITA is not responsible for providing this information.
Last Updated 9/22/23 Maps are updated with information as confirmed with each Jurisdiction. Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware, Nebraska, and New York.
ADEX Dental
Initial Licensure
Hygiene Acceptance
It is the candidate’s responsibility to understand the licensing requirements, including any remediation requirements, for practicing dentistry in the state where they seek licensure. CDCA-WREB-CITA is not responsible for providing this information.
Last Updated 11/15/2023 Maps are updated with information as confirmed with each Jurisdiction. Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware and Nebraska.
Our Mission
As of August 1, 2022, CDCA-WREB-CITA is one agency with one mission, offering a common, uniform licensure examination for dental and dental hygiene professions: simplifying the process for students, schools, and state boards.
It is the mission of CDCA-WREB-CITA to be a nationwide resource in the development, innovation, and administration of competency assessments for the dental health professions.
We are:
Committed to serving boards of dentistry by designing and administering assessments that are based on sound principles of testing and measurement.
Pledged to excellence, integrity, and fairness.
Committed to a national uniform examination process dedicated to the protection of the public through cooperation with state dental boards, and educational institutions.