…scores are also reported to all CDCA member jurisdictions via an online database. How do I request an official printed score report? Please click here to submit your request online. When were/will scores be released? All score release estimates are listed below. Scores can be viewed in your CDCA online…
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…
…school at an accredited dental school who are applying for the CIF Format of the ADEX Dental Examination. Students enrolled in Advanced Standing Programs at accredited schools in the U.S. or Canada, if taking the exam within 45 days of graduation. Dentists 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….
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…
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.
…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. EST Via Online Chat – Available Saturdays…
…of Dental Examiners (ADEX) approved the use of a typodont for clinical examinations last week after reviewing an analysis and feasibility study. Read the ADEX announcement here. The ADEX Dental Hygiene Committee approved the manikin-based option for use in the Patient Clinical Treatment Exam (PTCE) is a response to the…
…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…
…be taken in the year 2006 or later. Therefore if one or more of the five parts of the examination were taken in 2005, even if the examination is not completed until 2006, this is considered a CDCA examination (accepted in 18+ states) but not an ADEX approved examination (accepted…
…BoardsOctober 29, 2020 A new CDCA-produced webinar highlights the outcomes of Dental Hygiene exam parts, including the MTCE non-patient portion utilizing the ADEX approved typodont, first offered in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can watch now to hear about enhancements set for release in the 2021 examination season. Nominations…
…the CDCA. The pilot exam was developed to address concerns about patient testing in examinations. The resulting Patient-Centered CIF exam was approved by ADEX last year and piloted five times at the University at Buffalo between January and May 2015. While the new exam included the same content, scoring, and…
…a clear picture of the benefits of the ADEX for dental and dental hygiene licensure. The event featured information about OSCEs currently in use for both professions and the CompeDont™, a simulated natural tooth recently approved for use in restorative dental examinations. To expedite accessibility to this information, the CDCA…
…to have COVID attestation signage with this policy posted in all Prometric test centers for candidates to read prior to check-in, as well as online at Prometric.com. Candidates are reminded to be aware of parameters in place for clinic based examinations as instituted by the host school. Please check site…
CDCA highly encourages live participation in this virtual conference. However, some content may be made available after the event.
We look forward to honoring your service this year as part of the Virtual event! All related tangible awards/certificates will be shipped to recipients after the slated events of the Virtual Annual Meeting, 2021.
The best way to reach out to us is via the Contact Us portal on the CDCA website. Please identify yourself as an Examiner or Educator, then chose “I have a question about” and from the drop-down box select “…Annual Meeting” or “…Educators Conference.”…
The profession-specific content of Educators Conference will take place in breakout rooms. When it is time to begin this agenda item, you will be prompted to select either Dental or Dental Hygiene from a list of available breakout rooms. Click Join. The remainder of your meeting experience will take place…
Yes! The CDCA Events App is an important tool you’ll need as you head into the Virtual Annual Meeting and Educators Conference, 2021. We will share meeting documents, committee reports, and speaker profiles. It is never too early to download the app! The CDCA Events App is available for Apple…
…simulated patient examinations were also shared, including refinements based on field experience to the CompeDont™ tooth, used in the restorative portion of the ADEX examinations in dentistry and the ADEX-approved dental hygiene typodont. Click the video to watch the entire webinar. To request additional information for your board, click here….
…ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination consists of two parts, a computerized Objective Structured Clinical Examination (CSCE OSCE) and in-clinic skills evaluation, Patient Treatment Clinical Examination (PTCE) or Manikin Treatment Clinical Examination (MTCE). The CDCA-produced webinar highlighted the outcomes each exam part, including the MTCE non-patient portion utilizing the ADEX approved typodont,…
For Immediate Release: November 19, 2019 Direct Inquiries to Contact Us Back to CDCA Newsroom View entire ADEX press release The CDCA has long supported efforts by The American Board of Dental Examiners to become an approved pathway for initial dental licensure candidates in California. We are pleased to share…
…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, the inspection…
…Info Sheet – Coming Soon Fortis Institute Scranton, PA December 1, 2022 YES Register By: 10/12/22 Exam Type: Manikin Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet – Coming Soon Florida Institute For Advanced Dental Education Miami, FL December 3, 2022 YES Register By: 10/12/22 Exam Type: Manikin Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet…
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 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…
…University Mesa, AZ Perio/Rest: TBD – 2023 Perio/Rest: Acadental CIF Deadline: August 11, 2021 NO A.T. Still University Kirksville, MO Perio/Rest: TBD – 2023 Perio/Rest: Acadental CIF Deadline: October 27, 2021 NO Boston University Boston, MA Endo/Pros #1: September 17-18, 2022 Perio/Rest: TBD – 2023 Typodont: Acadental CIF Deadline: August…
ADEX Dental Hygiene Candidate Manuals – (Manuals Available Online Only) Registration Patient Treatment Manikin Treatment…
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…
…anesthesia and online teaching. She was Past President of the Rhode Island Dental Hygienists’ Association and a CODA site visitor. Kathleen has lectured nationally on a variety of topics and internationally in St. Petersburg, Russia and Warsaw, Poland to the Ministers of Health where, representing the People-to-People organization, she shared…
