…registration and will have its own unique meeting link. CDCA cannot register attendees. Invitations are intended for the member/recipient only and are not to be forwarded. All incoming registrations will be vetted before confirmation messages with join links or supplemental session registrations are sent. It is the responsibility of each…
…name in one column and match it with another. (Click the image to enlarge) What is a multiple response question? This item format is similar to a multiple-choice item; however, the multiple response item consists of a question with more than one correct response. The question will always indicate how…
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 with…
…jurisdiction in which they are seeking licensure and have that state draft a letter (on its official letterhead) in writing to indicate that the candidate is authorized to attempt the licensure exam in order to apply for licensure in that state only. Results are sent to that individual state only….
…Virtual Meeting Policies Can I register now? Yes! Registration is underway! All incoming registrations will be vetted before confirmation messages with join links are sent. Keep this join link and use the unique link. What platform is CDCA using for its virtual conference? Annual Meeting, Educators Conference, and associated events…
…here: https://www.cdcaexams.org/international-dental-graduates/ Dental Hygiene Candidates: Graduates of accredited dental hygiene programs in the U.S. or Canada. Senior students of record attending an accredited dental hygiene program in the U.S. or Canada, if taking the exam within 45 days of graduation. Dental Hygienists approved by the Jamaican Dental Council to sit…
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….
…signature, and is not expired.– Voter ID card (plastic) if it contains a photo and signature and is not expired.– Credit Card (A credit card can be used as a primary form of ID only if it contains both a photo and a signature and is not expired. Any credit…
The CDCA is always interested in an invitation to test at a dental or dental hygiene school. In order to familiarize you with the CDCA and the benefits of testing with us, we have provided some information below. Why choose the ADEX exam? Almost every state requires dental candidates to…
Please consult our exam calendars.
…exam fees applied to a future examination. To apply or login please click here. NOTE: * Indicates Closed Site: Open to current graduates only. If you wish to inquire about closed locations, please click on the following link: contact a CDCA team member. 2020 EFDA Exam Dates Dates Coming Soon…
…or login please click here. NOTE: * Indicates Closed Site: Open to current graduates only. If you wish to inquire about closed locations, please click on the following link: contact a CDCA team member. 2020 Dental Therapy Exam Dates *University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) Manikin Procedures: December 12, 2020 (Saturday)…
…Manikin University of Hawaii Maui College, Kahului, HI Kahului, Maui April 17-18, 2021 Closed Register By: 2/24/21 Exam Type: Manikin Typodont: Acadental West Liberty University West Liberty, WV April 17-18, 2021 Closed Register By: 2/24/21 Exam Type: Manikin Typodont: Acadental Hostos Community College Bronx, NY April 20, 2021 Closed Register…
…through our Contact us platform. Scheduling requests are not guaranteed. Candidate Registration/Login ADEX Portability Maps If “Wait List” is noted in the Status column, you can request to be put on the waiting list by clicking the link. Be sure to include the name of the school you request in…
Yes. You can find our updated exam manuals on our website at the links below: Dental Exam Manuals Dental Hygiene Exam Manuals…
…agents and vasoconstrictors Local anesthetic techniques Topical anesthetics Infection control Prevention, recognition and management of complications A score of 75% or better is required to pass. Examination Scheduling Examination Fee: $140 Please click on the following link for detailed information on how to schedule your exam with Prometric: Prometric Information…
The CDCA Nitrous Oxide is not part of the ADEX exam. It is an optional examination offered to any eligible Dental Hygiene professional that wishes to take the exam as part of the certification process to monitor Nitrous Oxide administration. It is the responsibility of each candidate to check with…
…in 40+ states). In the same fashion, if a CDCA examination was successfully completed in 2005 (or prior year), it will not be accepted as an ADEX examination, even if the content of the examination is nearly identical to that of the current ADEX approved examination. To be accepted as…
…who pass the ADEX examination in dentistry to move forward with initial licensure. The announcement comes after a Standards Compliance and Certification Review of the ADEX Dental examination conducted by the Office of Professional Examination Services. ADEX issued a statement announcing the decision. The entire release is available via the link above….
…board clinical examinations. The NERB quickly expanded from its original 8 member states/jurisdictions, eventually growing to include 24 member states/jurisdictions. In 2014, member states stretched from Maine to Hawaii, Oregon to Florida and Wisconsin to Mississippi. As a nonprofit, independent corporation, comprised of a consortium of member dental boards, the…
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…
For immediate release, April 15, 2020 | Linthicum Heights, MD Direct inquiries to sbeeler@cdcaexams.or g Back to CDCA Newsroom Nearly 200 State Dental Board members from 49 jurisdictions took part in a first of its kind webinar offered by the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments Tuesday. The hour-long event provided states…
…Directors. James Jansen, DDS – CDCA Treasurer Dr. Jim Jansen graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1980. He is a past President of the Indiana State Dental Board and Immediate Past President of the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society in Northeast Indiana, an active component society in…
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…
