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Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dent al
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2. Patent Treatment clinical exam (PTCE)
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Explain 'ADEX Status' including the three required qualifications for eligibility for a candidate
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -1. PASS (75%+) Computer-simulated exam
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2. PASS (75%+) Patent Treatment exam
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3. Graduated an accredited hygiene program (CODA - Comm. on Dent. Accred.)
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Explain the 18-month completion rule for successfully completing both the patient- based
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and computer-
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both exams during an 18-month period. - CORRECT ANSWER -
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You've got 18 months from the time you take your 1st exam (PT or Computer) to complete
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both clinical exams. If you don't complete both in 18 months, you must start over -
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retaking both exams regardless if you passed one. b b b b b b b
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time failure rule including policy for retaking both parts of the CDCA/ADEX Examination. -
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CORRECT ANSWER -
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Just like the 18 month rule, if you fail any one exam 3x, you must start over & retake both
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exams, regardless if you passed one.
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Discuss the time frame for completion of an online profile. Include the website, verification
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timeline and reason for late fees. - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Create a profile online before registering for exams. Verification usually takes 2-
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3 business days. A late fee ($250) may apply if you register less than 6 weeks in advance of an
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exam. PTCE registration closes 3 weeks prior to the exam.
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, Explain the procedure for online creation of a Candidate Profile for the CDCA/ADEX Examina
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tions. Include the specifics for: *Steps 1 through 4.* - CORRECT ANSWER -Step 1 -
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Step 2 - Upload a photo (clear, recent 200-500 px square) Step
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Step 4 - Verification
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email - use personal (not school) email address
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Identify the qualifications for acceptable photos and the purpose and use of photos during the
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bexam. - CORRECT ANSWER -clear, recent, 200-500 px square, no props, hats, full face.
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Explain the steps to register for individual and full examinations including the time frame fo r
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registration, payment, late applications and applicable late fees, changes to the original CS CE
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exam date or time and resultant fees and changes to the original PTCE and fees. -
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CORRECT ANSWER -Each exam must be registered independently of one another.
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Fees:
$100 - Exam Deferment Fee, or Late withdraw fee
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$250 - PTCE registration less than 6 weeks prior to exam
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CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 b b b
Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dent al
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bExaminers, Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Computer- b b b b b b b b b
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2. Patent Treatment clinical exam (PTCE)
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Explain 'ADEX Status' including the three required qualifications for eligibility for a candidate
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -1. PASS (75%+) Computer-simulated exam
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2. PASS (75%+) Patent Treatment exam
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3. Graduated an accredited hygiene program (CODA - Comm. on Dent. Accred.)
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Explain the 18-month completion rule for successfully completing both the patient- based
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and computer-
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based exams. Include the start date of the 18 months and consequences for not completing
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both exams during an 18-month period. - CORRECT ANSWER -
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You've got 18 months from the time you take your 1st exam (PT or Computer) to complete
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both clinical exams. If you don't complete both in 18 months, you must start over -
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retaking both exams regardless if you passed one. b b b b b b b
Explain the 3- b b
time failure rule including policy for retaking both parts of the CDCA/ADEX Examination. -
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CORRECT ANSWER -
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Just like the 18 month rule, if you fail any one exam 3x, you must start over & retake both
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exams, regardless if you passed one.
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Discuss the time frame for completion of an online profile. Include the website, verification
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timeline and reason for late fees. - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Create a profile online before registering for exams. Verification usually takes 2-
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3 business days. A late fee ($250) may apply if you register less than 6 weeks in advance of an
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exam. PTCE registration closes 3 weeks prior to the exam.
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, Explain the procedure for online creation of a Candidate Profile for the CDCA/ADEX Examina
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tions. Include the specifics for: *Steps 1 through 4.* - CORRECT ANSWER -Step 1 -
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Create your profile b b
Step 2 - Upload a photo (clear, recent 200-500 px square) Step
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b 3 - Upload required documents
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Step 4 - Verification
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email - use personal (not school) email address
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Identify the qualifications for acceptable photos and the purpose and use of photos during the
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Explain the steps to register for individual and full examinations including the time frame fo r
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registration, payment, late applications and applicable late fees, changes to the original CS CE
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exam date or time and resultant fees and changes to the original PTCE and fees. -
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CORRECT ANSWER -Each exam must be registered independently of one another.
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Fees:
$100 - Exam Deferment Fee, or Late withdraw fee
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$250 - PTCE registration less than 6 weeks prior to exam
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