The purpose of the Dental Hygiene Restorative Examination is to evaluate a candidate’s ability to utilize professional judgment and competency in providing restorative procedures as allowed by state statute. This typodont-based examination consists of the placement, carving, and finishing of one (1) Class II amalgam and one (1) Class II composite restoration. The assignment consists of one mesiocclusal (MO) and one distocclusal (DO) maxillary and mandibular molar preparation. Candidates should confirm their state requirements for acceptance before registering for this exam.
Candidates are responsible for understanding content included in the Candidate Guide, Candidate Manual, and forms regarding examination procedures, protocols and processes.
Candidate Guide (Policies)
Candidate Manual (Exam Procedures)
Examination Fees – Dental Hygiene Restorative
Clinical Individual/Retake Fees:
Individual $460 plus Facility Fee (varies by Clinical location)
Same-day Onsite Retake $460
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 Restorative 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.
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