Examinations Available

The American Board of Dental Examiners competency assessment exams for Dental Sedation and General Anesthesia are designed to assess the clinician’s current knowledge base to provide in-office sedation and/or general anesthesia.

There are four examinations available, each specific to a level of sedation:

  • Minimal Sedation
  • Moderate Sedation
  • Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia
  • Pediatric Sedation

These examinations are computer-based multiple-choice exams delivered at a Prometric Testing Center. Each exam is comprised of 60 multiple-choice questions that are designed to assess core knowledge, as well as assess the knowledge that is specific to the level of anesthesia being evaluated.

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Examination Content

These 60-question multiple-choice computer-based examinations are administered at a Testing Center. Disciplines and subject matter include:

  • Pre-operative/Patient assessment
  • Intra-operative
  • Post-operative
  • Emergency Management
  • Case Scenarios

Examination Fees – Dental Sedation

Computer-based Exams
Individual/Retake $495 per exam type

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].

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Licensure Disclaimer: The onus is on the Candidate to ensure that all requirements for licensure are met in a given state. Before registering for or attempting any exam, candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the state board or jurisdiction from which licensure is sought for clarification of licensure requirements (e.g. education, testing, timeframes).

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