The ADEX Dental Examination series consists of computer simulations and clinical examinations performed on simulated patient manikins. There are five skill-specific components including a high-fidelity computerized OSCE. Candidates should contact the jurisdiction in which they wish to practice to confirm all requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction.
Dental Exam Formats
The ADEX Dental Examination is given in two formats: the Curriculum Integrated Format (CIF) and in the Traditional Format. The CIF Format can only be taken by students about to enter their senior year of dental school or graduate students at a school hosting the CIF Format examination. The Traditional Format is for those students who elect not to take the CIF Format and for those who have already graduated from dental school. 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 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.
Manuals, Criteria Sheets & Forms
Detailed information regarding examination content, scoring and processes can be found in the Candidate Manual. Be sure to view the Criteria Sheets associated with each exam procedure.
Examination Fees – ADEX Dental Series
Full Examination Fee: $2,795* plus Facility Fee (varies by Clinical location)
Includes Prosthodontic, Endodontic, Periodontal (optional), Anterior Restorative, Posterior Restorative, and DSE OSCE and one complimentary retake per clinical examination procedure. *The candidate is responsible for the Typodont Fee ($150) per procedure and any applicable Facility Fee (varies by location).
Clinical Individual/Retake Fees:
Prosth/Endo/Perio $1,295
Restorative – Anterior and/or Posterior $1,295
Computer-Based DSE OSCE Fees:
Individual $990
Retake $400
Late Registration:
Registration after Clinical Registration Deadline = $250 Material Procurement Fee
Transfer Requests via Contact Us: Transfer to another Clinical Location = $100 Administrative Fee
Withdrawal prior to Clinical Registration Deadline = Full Refund
Withdrawal after Clinical Registration Deadline = Refund less $100 Administrative Fee (applicable only to exam parts not attempted)
Completed exam(s) = Not Applicable/No Refund
Dental 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 for late registration, transfer, withdrawal, and more.
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