The ADEX Dental Examination series consists of computer simulations and clinical examinations performed on simulated patient manikins. There are five skill-specific components including a high-fidelity computerized OSCE. Candidates should contact the jurisdiction in which they wish to practice to confirm all requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction.
Dental Exam Formats
The ADEX Dental Examination is given in two formats: the Curriculum Integrated Format (CIF) and in the Traditional Format. The CIF Format can only be taken by students about to enter their senior year of dental school or graduate students at a school hosting the CIF Format examination. The Traditional Format is for those students who elect not to take the CIF Format and for those who have already graduated from dental school. Only students or graduates of schools accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada may take the ADEX Dental Examination. All other candidates (including international graduates) must apply through the state dental board in the state or jurisdiction where they wish to practice for permission to take an examination for licensure only in that state or jurisdiction.
Manuals, Criteria Sheets & Forms
Detailed information regarding examination content, scoring and processes can be found in the Candidate Manual. Be sure to view the Criteria Sheets associated with each exam procedure.
Examination Fees – ADEX Dental Series
Full Examination Fee: $2,795* plus Facility Fee (varies by Clinical location)
Includes Prosthodontic, Endodontic, Periodontal (optional), Anterior Restorative, Posterior Restorative, and DSE OSCE
*Includes one complimentary retake per clinical examination procedure. The candidate is responsible for the Typodont Fee ($150) per procedure and any applicable Facility Fee (varies by location).
Clinical Individual/Retake Fees:
Prosth, Endo and/or Perio $1,295
Restorative – Anterior and/or Posterior $1,295
Computer-Based DSE OSCE Fees:
Individual $990
Retake $400
Extended Registration & Transfer Fee
Request submitted after Clinical Registration Deadline = $345 Extended Registration & Transfer Fee
Refund Requests via Contact Us:
• Withdrawal prior to Clinical Registration Deadline = Full Refund
• Withdrawal after Clinical Registration Deadline** = Refund minus $345 Extended Registration & Transfer Fee (applicable only to exam parts not attempted)
• “No Show” status = Refer to Candidate Guide (policies)
• Completed exam(s) = Not Applicable/No Refund
**Registration credit use/refund must be completed within two years of original payment date, minus any applicable administrative fees. Registration credits not valid for use or refund beyond expiry date [2 years from initial date of payment].
Dental Exam Calendar
CDCA-WREB-CITA administers examinations for initial licensure across all fields of dentistry. The following calendar displays real-time exam availability. Note that some locations may close registration early due to capacity or restrict eligibility to students of record of that school/program. Click the information “ℹ” icon to view the location status.
• Outside Candidates: YES = Registration open to both non-students and students.
• Outside Candidates: NO = Registration limited to only students of record of the school/program where the exam is hosted.
Refer to the Candidate Guide, Candidate Manual and FAQs for eligibility requirements, exam registration, clinical scheduling requests, administrative policies, and more. See Examination Fees pane for late registration, transfer, withdrawal, and more.
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