ADEX Dental Examination Candidate Manuals and Forms

Candidates are responsible for understanding content included in the Candidate Guide, Candidate Manuals, criteria sheets and forms regarding simulated-patient examination procedures, protocols and processes applicable to the 2025 January-December exam season. Candidates are encouraged to periodically review these publications for changes or updates.

Candidate Guide

General Policies & Information
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ADEX Clinical Exams

Prosthodontic, Endodontic, Periodontal & Restorative clinical examinations manual
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ADEX DSE OSCE Exam

Computer-based examination manual
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Prosthodontic

Criteria Sheets

Ceramic Crown Procedure
PFM Crown Procedure
Cast Metal Crown Procedure

 

Examination Forms

Prosthodontic Progress Form

Guide to Fabrication of Putty Matrices

Endodontic

Criteria Sheets

Anterior Endo Procedure
Posterior Endo Procedure

 

Examination Forms

Endodontic Progress Form

Periodontal

Criteria Sheets

Periodontal Criteria

 

Examination Forms

Periodontal Examination Form

Restorative

Criteria Sheets

Anterior Composite Prep
Anterior Composite Restoration
Posterior Amalgam Prep
Posterior Amalgam Restoration 
Posterior Composite Prep 
Posterior Composite Restoration

 

Examination Forms

Anterior Progress
Anterior Modification
Posterior Progress
Posterior Modification
Indirect Pulp Cap Request
Direct Pulp Cap Request

Flow Chart of Indirect Pulp Cap Request

Frequently Asked Questions

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