Candidate Guide
The Candidate Guide contains policy and procedure information intended to be helpful for all candidates, regardless of the examination they will challenge. All candidates are responsible for reading and applying the information provided in the guide throughout their experience through the examination process.
Test Prep for Clinical Exams
Candidates for licensure are strongly encouraged to read all official materials before the examination day. Below, you’ll find access to downloadable guides and videos about the ADEX Dental and Dental Hygiene examinations. For information about computerized examinations, see Test Prep for Computer-based Examinations below.
Criteria Sheets, manuals and forms for each exam type are accessible from the respective Exam page.
Videos
Check out these videos for “a day in the life” of experience for the ADEX Dental and Dental Hygiene pre-licensure exams and more. Be sure to follow us on YouTube.
ADEX Dental Restorative Experience
ADEX Dental Prosthodontic-Endodontic & Periodontic Experience
ADEX Dental Hygiene Simulated Patient Orientation
ADEX Dental Hygiene Simulated Patient (SPTCE) Experience
Guide for Fabrication of Putty Matrices
Candidates taking the Prosthodontics section of the ADEX Dental Exam may fabricate putty matrices/reduction guides during the set-up period before the examination begins. View this tutorial for more details.
Exam Orientation
Orientation presentations & manuals are imperative in preparation for your examination. They contain examination-specific information concerning specialized registration information, the exact criteria you will be scored on, and more. To find exam-specific manuals, please visit the individual exam page.
To view or complete your exam scheduling process, login to the Candidate Portal.