In order to register for any portion of the Dental 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 to allow time for verification. All requests to withdraw from the examination must be received by the application deadline to receive a refund. Candidates requesting to withdraw after the application deadline will be charged a $100 admin fee and have their paid exam fees applied to a future examination.
Dental Exam Calendar
2020 Adjusted Dental Exam Calendar
The following is a list of traditional examination sites and dates, some affected by mandated COVID-19 closures. CDCA is working diligently to reschedule all examinations. Dates provided are subject to change due to local conditions. You may search by school, city, or state abbreviation in the search box or use "Previous" and "Next".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 your message. Please note: Once you send a message your name will be added to the waiting list, you do not need to email to confirm or follow-up. If a spot becomes available, you will receive a message from our Candidate Services Team.
Candidates are encouraged to visit our COVID-19 page for additional information.
NOTE: A closed site is available to current graduates only.
| School | Date | Site Status | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Louisville, KY | July 18-19, 2020 | Closed | Register By: 6/1/20 Exam Type: Endo/Pros 7/18, Rest 7/19 Typodont: Acadental |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton, FL | July 24-26, 2020 | Closed | Register By: 6/1/20 Exam Type: Endo/Pros 7/24, Rest 7/25-26 Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| University of Connecticut Farmington, CT | July 24-25, 2020 | Closed | CIF Class of 2020 Only Register By: 8/5/19 Exam Type: Endo/Pros 6/24, Perio/Rest 6/25 Typodont: Acadental |
| New York University New York, NY | July 25-26, 2020 (Tentative) | Closed | Register By: 6/9/20 Exam Type: Endo/Pros 7/25, Rest 7/26 Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Minneapolis, MN | July 25-26, 2020 | Closed | Register By: 6/8/20 Exam Type: Endo/Pros/Perio/Rest Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| Howard University Washington, D.C. | August 4-5, 2020 | Closed | CIF Class of 2020 Only Register By: 5/4/20 Exam Type: Rest Site Info Sheet |
| University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | August 7-8, 2020 | Closed | CIF Class of 2020 Only Register By: 4/6/20 Exam Type: Endo/Pros 8/7, Perio/Rest 8/8 Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | August 8-9, 2020 | Open Wait List | Register By: 6/22/20 Exam Type: Endo/Pros 8/8, Rest 8/9 Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| University of Louisville Louisville, KY | August 22-23, 2020 | Open Wait List | Register By: 7/6/20 Exam Type: Endo/Pros 8/22, Rest 8/23 Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | TBD | Closed | Register By: 4/1/20 Exam Type: TBD |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa Manoa, HI | TBD | Closed | Register By: 6/15/20 Exam Type: TBD Typodont: Acadental |
| University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI | TBD | Closed | Register By: 6/1/20 Exam Type: TBD Typodont: Acadental |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | TBD | Open Wait List | Register By: 4/13/20 Exam Type: TBD Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| University of Technology Kingston, JM | TBD | Open | Register By: 4/13/20 Exam Type: TBD Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI | TBD | Closed | Register By: 6/1/20 Exam Type: TBD Typodont: Acadental |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | TBD | Open Wait List | Register By: 4/13/20 Exam Type: TBD Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
| University of Technology Kingston, JM | TBD | Open | Register By: 4/13/20 Exam Type: TBD Typodont: Acadental Site Info Sheet |
Class of 2021 – Curriculum Integrated Format ADEX Dental Exam
(CIF Class of 2021 Only)
NOTE: A closed site is available to current CIF students at that school only.
| School | Exam and Dates | Registration Deadline | Site Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.T. Still University Mesa, AZ | Endo/Pros: July 10, 2020 Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 Typodont: Acadental | June 22, 2020 | Closed |
| Howard University Washington, D.C. | Endo/Pros: October 22-23, 2020 Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 Typodont: Acadental | September 7, 2020 | Closed |
| LECOM School of Dental Medicine Bradenton, FL | Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 | February 3, 2020 | Closed |
| Midwestern University Dental Institute Glendale, AZ | Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 | July 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Midwestern University Dental Institute Downers Grove, IL | Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 | April 22, 2019 | Closed |
| Tufts University Boston, MA | Endo/Pros: August 15-16, 2020 Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 Typodont: Acadental | July 6, 2020 | Closed |
| University of Illinois Chicago, IL | Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 | October 28, 2019 | Closed |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 | August 26, 2019 | Closed |
| University of New England Portland, ME | Endo/Pros: TBD Perio/Rest: TBD – 2021 Typodont: Acadental | April 6, 2020 | Closed |
Class of 2022 – Curriculum Integrated Format ADEX Dental Exam
(CIF Class of 2022 Only)
NOTE: A closed site is available to current CIF students at that school only.
| School | Exam and Dates | Registration Deadline | Site Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern University Dental Institute Glendale, AZ | Endo/Pros: August 13-14, 2020 Perio/Rest: TBD - 2022 Typodont: Acadental | July 6, 2020 | Closed |
| Midwestern University Dental Institute Downers Grove, IL | Endo/Pros: July 30-31, 2020 - New Date Perio/Rest: TBD - 2022 Typodont: Acadental | April 13, 2020 | Closed |