2026 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 only to the January 1-July 31, 2026 exam season.

Candidate Guide

General Policies & Information
Download Policy Guide

ADEX Clinical Exams

Prosthodontic, Endodontic, Periodontal & Restorative clinical examinations manual
Download Clinical Manual

ADEX Computer-based Exam

DSE OSCE computer-based examination manual
Download OSCE Manual

Prosthodontic

Criteria Sheets

Crown Preparation – Tooth #9 Ceramic
Crown Preparation – Tooth #5 PFM
Crown Preparation – Tooth #3 Cast Metal

 

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 Treatment

 

Examination Forms

Periodontal Examination Form

Restorative

Criteria Sheets

Anterior Composite Preparation
Anterior Composite Restoration

Posterior Composite Preparation 
Posterior Composite Restoration

Posterior Amalgam Preparation 
Posterior Amalgam Restoration

 

Examination Forms

Restorative Candidate Worksheet (Coming Soon)

Frequently Asked Questions

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