The Local Anesthesia Examination is not part of the ADEX exam series. It is an optional examination offered to any eligible Dental Hygiene professional who wishes to take the exam as part of the certification process to administer local anesthesia. The CDCA-WREB-CITA Local Anesthesia examination can be challenged with a computerized exam only, or in two parts both computerized and clinically based.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to understand the requirements of the jurisdiction in which they wish to practice and select the most beneficial format for the examination. Not all states require both a didactic, computer-based examination and a clinical examination.
Eligibility Requirements
Student: Current enrollment in a degree program at a CODA-accredited dental hygiene school and certification of successful completion of the didactic portion of a course in the administration of local anesthetics.
Graduate: Successful completion of a degree program from a CODA-accredited dental hygiene school and certification of successful completion of the didactic portion of a course in the
administration of local anesthetics.
Computer-Based Simulated Examination
The timed examination is 60 minutes. Multiple choice items are both discipline and case-based and have only one correct response. Up to five (5) field test questions are included, but not calculated in your final score. A maximum of 100 points is possible on the Local Anesthesia Written examination. A final score of 75.00 or higher is required to pass the Local Anesthesia Written examination. Subject matter includes:
- Anatomy (head and neck) and physiology
- Pharmacology of anesthetic agents and vasoconstrictors
- Basic knowledge of nitrous oxide-oxygen
- Method of delivery of local anesthesia, including armamentarium, selection of injection type, and administration technique
- Medical history interpretation; prevention, recognition, and management of complications, and life support
Clinical Examination
Clinical local anesthesia is a patient-based examination. The clinical examination evaluates a candidate’s ability to utilize professional judgment and knowledge to competently administer both an Inferior Alveolar (IA) and a Posterior Superior Alveolar (PSA) nerve block injection on a patient. Candidates must successfully complete the computerized examination before challenging the patient-based clinical examination.
Clinical Local Anesthesia Exam Calendar
In order to register for any portion of the Local Anesthesia Exam candidates will need to create an online profile. A complete CDCA-WREB-CITA profile includes a mandatory photo, proof of graduation, and payment of the appropriate fees.
To avoid late registration fees, the application process must be completed before the registration deadline to allow time for verification. All requests to withdraw from the examination must be received by the application deadline to receive a refund. Candidates requesting to withdraw after the application deadline will be charged a $100 processing fee.
School | Date | Outside candidates allowed? | Additional Information |
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College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID | March 10, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 1/27/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO | March 10, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 1/27/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | March 16-17, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 2/2/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Clark College Vancouver, WA | March 17-19, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 2/3/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Carrington College - Mesa Mesa, AZ | April 7-8, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 2/24/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Salt Lake Community College - Jordan Campus West Jordan, UT | April 12, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 3/1/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Utah Tech University St. George, UT | April 14, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 3/2/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Utah Valley University Orem, UT | April 14, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 3/2/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | May 11, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 3/30/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ | May 12, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 3/31/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Portland Community College Portland, OR | May 18, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 4/6/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
University of Alaska - Anchorage Anchorage, AK | May 31, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 4/19/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | June 1, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 4/20/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | June 8, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 4/27/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | June 8, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 4/27/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Carrington College – Mesa Mesa, AZ | July 20, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 6/8/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Carrington College – Boise Boise, ID | August 4, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 6/23/2023 Exam Format: Patient Site Info Sheet |
Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ | August 12-13, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 7/1/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Portland Community College Portland, OR | August 18, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 7/7/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | September 22-23, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 8/11/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Fortis College - Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah | September 28, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 8/17/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Fortis College - Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah | December 14, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 11/2/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Utah College of Dental Hygiene Orem, UT | December 15, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 11/3/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ | December 15-16, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 11/3/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
Pima County Community College Tucson, AZ | December 15-16, 2023 | YES | Register Here Registration Deadline: 11/3/2023 Exam Format: Patient |
How do I Register for this Exam?
Please review the exam registration process on how to create a profile and register for this exam.