The ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination series consists of a computer-based simulation exam and a clinical simulated patient (manikin) based examination designed to measure clinical competence.
The Simulated Patient Treatment Clinical Examination (SPTCE) evaluates candidates on their clinical and judgment skills. Clinical skills include detection and removal of calculus, accurate periodontal pocket depth measurements, and tissue management.
The Computer Simulated Clinical Examination (CSCE) OSCE – is designed to assess various levels of diagnosis and treatment planning knowledge, skills, and abilities. Clinically-based questions are utilized through computer-enhanced photographs, radiographs, optical images of study and working models, laboratory data, and other clinical digitized reproductions.
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 Hygiene 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.
Examination Fees – ADEX Dental Hygiene
Full Examination Fee:
ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination (SPTCE Clinical and computer-based CSCE OSCE) $1,150* plus Facility Fee (varies by Clinical location)
*Includes one complimentary retake of initial Clinical examination only. Candidate responsible for Typodont Fee ($150) and any applicable Facility Fee (varies by location).
Initial Clinical Exam (SPTCE) $1,150 plus Facility Fee (varies by location)
Additional Clinical Retake $795 plus Facility Fee (varies by location)
Computer-Based CSCE OSCE:
Individual $450
Retake $275
Extended Registration & Transfer Fee
Request submitted after Clinical Registration Deadline = $145 Extended Registration & Transfer Fee
Refund Requests via Contact Us:
• Withdrawal prior to Clinical Registration Deadline = Full Refund
• Withdrawal after Clinical Registration Deadline** = Refund minus $145 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 Hygiene Exam Calendar
CDCA-WREB-CITA administers examinations for initial licensure across all fields of dentistry. Listings here are for reference only and do not reflect current exam status of any clinical location. Some locations may close in advance of the Registration Deadline or limit registration to students-only of their school/program. Locations indicating “Outside Candidates Accepted” also allow registration of candidates who are not current students of the exam site school/program.
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 (right side of screen) for late registration, transfer, withdrawal, and more.
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