To have CDCA status, you must take all exams through The CDCA.
Please review our Acceptance Map. This map is for illustrative purposes of the ADEX examination only and is updated with the intention of providing the most accurate information available. State laws/board rules can and do change from time to time. Prior to registering for any exam, you should check…
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 STEP ONE: CREATING YOUR ONLINE PROFILE To register for a CDCA Exam, click here and start an online profile. Click on “Fill out a basic profile.” (Do this even if you have taken a CDCA exam before, using a paper application.) Fill in the…
…Dental Therapy OSCE (DT OSCE) You must first register with THE CDCA (submit payment) and be approved before contacting Prometric to schedule an appointment. Prometric Customer Service for information and scheduling: Via website: www.prometric.com Via phone: 1-800-797-1813 or 1-800-796-9857, M-F, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ESTVia Online Chat – Available Saturdays and…
…or otherwise use CDCA’s online platforms for offensive, incendiary, or defamatory material of any kind. Not to post or disclose anyone’s personal information. Not to use CDCA’s online platforms for self-promotion, advertising, or any other commercial messages. Not to violate the intellectual property rights of any third party. Not to…
…of testing with the CDCA Most widely accepted exam across the U.S. The CDCA administered ADEX dental and dental hygiene exams are accepted in 49 jurisdictions across the U.S. and Jamaica. Online application and scheduling process Our easy online application and scheduling process allows you to quickly find and register…
The CDCA is the name of our organization (The Commission on Dental Competency Assessments). ADEX refers to the core Dental and Dental Hygiene exams we administer….
Dental Candidates: Graduates who received a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited school in the United States or Canada. Senior students of record attending an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada, if taking the exam within 45 days of graduation. Also candidates entering their senior year of dental…
…separately to each state when they wish to obtain a license. In order for an international candidate (other than a Canadian graduate) to take a dental or dental hygiene licensure examination administered by CDCA, he/she needs to contact the state where they wish to practice and have that state officially…
…share the goal of having a productive, efficient, and informative Virtual Annual Meeting. In order to do that, each of us should: Be respectful of our colleagues during the meeting. This includes during any chats, questions, or comments. Dress appropriately. Be aware that on Zoom presentations, everyone’s a potential star….
…Both the CIF Format and Traditional Format of the Dental Licensing Examinations are ADEX Dental examinations. You can download the manual the manual for the exams by clicking on the following link Dental Manuals. According to state regulations, in order to be considered an ADEX Dental Examination, all parts must…
…Institute Glendale, AZ Perio/Rest: TBD – 2022 July 6, 2020 Closed Midwestern University Dental Institute Downers Grove, IL Perio/Rest: TBD – 2022 April 13, 2020 Closed Roseman University of Health Sciences South Jordan, NV Perio/Rest: TBD – 2022 Typodont: Acadental October 6, 2020 Closed University of Illinois Chicago, IL Perio/Rest:…
In order to register for any portion of the Dental Auxiliary Exam candidates will need to create an online profile. A complete CDCA profile includes a mandatory photo, the EFDA Examination Eligibility form, and payment of the appropriate fees. The application process must be completed on or before the application…
In order to register for any portion of the Dental Therapy Exam candidates will need to create an online profile. A complete CDCA profile includes a mandatory photo and payment of the appropriate fees. To avoid late registration fees, the application process must be completed before the registration deadline to…
In order to register for any portion of the Dental Hygiene Exam candidates will need to create an online profile. A complete CDCA 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…
Yes. You can find our updated exam manuals on our website at the links below: Dental Exam Manuals Dental Hygiene Exam Manuals…
Please consult our exam calendars.
…a typodont. The Auxiliary Computer Examination (ACE) examination is administered at PSI testing centers, and can be taken anytime for up to one year after applying for the exam. Details about the written exam can be found at www.psiexams.com. Ohio Application Information In order to be eligible for the examination,…
…oxide examinations: “Prometric has determined it is necessary and appropriate to close our test centers in the United States and Canada for a period of 30 days, starting today on March 17. This dramatic step is necessary in order to comply with this new federal guidance as well as to…
…made on-line and include the candidate’s name, ID number, site of the examination, date of the examination, and current address. There is a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00), all payments must be made using a VISA or MasterCard. Request score certification To preserve the integrity of future examinations,…
…complete our online form. letter of recommendation from a current CDCA member, State Board or dental or dental hygiene faculty member is advised. Please be sure to have all such documentation ready before beginning an application to attach as necessary. Current consultants do not need to re-apply. Sitting State Board…
ADEX Dental Candidate Manuals – (Manuals Available Online Only) 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…
ADEX Dental Hygiene Candidate Manuals – (Manuals Available Online Only) Additional Exam Information Read the Policy for the Use of High-Speed Handpieces/Ultrasonics (eff. 9/1/2020) COVID‐19 Patient ExaminationModifications(rev 6/19/20) 2021 Manuals 2021 CDCA Registration 2021 Candidate Registration and CSCE Manual 2021 Patient Treatment 2021 Patient Treatment Clinical Manual (PTCE) 2021 Manikin…
…CDCA has posted a recording of the State Board Town Hall webinar online. https://youtu.be/86L7R2U5uCo?t=169 View the CDCA State Board Town Hall webinar here The CDCA strives to be a partner to boards looking for assistance in the charting of pathways to licensure and is available to support state boards at…
2021 Dental Hygiene Exam Forms – For exams taken in the 2021 calendar year Non-Patient Exam (MTCE) Non-Patient Assignment and Candidate Findings Non-Patient Assignment and Candidate Findings Patient Exam (PTCE) Forms to Complete Prior to the Exam Orientation Review 2021 Certification of Review of the Online Orientation Patient Medical History…