CDCA/ADEX EXAM 2024/2025 WITH
100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental Examiners,
Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - Precise Answer ✔✔1. Computer-simulated clinical exam (CSCE)
2. Patent Treatment clinical exam (PTCE)
Explain 'ADEX Status' including the three required qualifications for eligibility for a candidate. - Precise
Answer ✔✔1. PASS (75%+) Computer-simulated exam
2. PASS (75%+) Patent Treatment exam
3. Graduated an accredited hygiene program (CODA - Comm. on Dent. Accred.)
Explain the 18-month completion rule for successfully completing both the patient-based and computer-
based exams. Include the start date of the 18 months and consequences for not completing both exams
during an 18-month period. - Precise Answer ✔✔You've got 18 months from the time you take your 1st
exam (PT or Computer) to complete both clinical exams. If you don't complete both in 18 months, you
must start over - retaking both exams regardless if you passed one.
Explain the 3-time failure rule including policy for retaking both parts of the CDCA/ADEX Examination. -
Precise Answer ✔✔Just like the 18 month rule, if you fail any one exam 3x, you must start over & retake
both exams, regardless if you passed one.
Discuss the time frame for completion of an online profile. Include the website, verification timeline and
reason for late fees. - Precise Answer ✔✔Create a profile online before registering for exams.
Verification usually takes 2-3 business days. A late fee ($250) may apply if you register less than 6 weeks
in advance of an exam. PTCE registration closes 3 weeks prior to the exam.
Explain the procedure for online creation of a Candidate Profile for the CDCA/ADEX Examinations.
Include the specifics for: *Steps 1 through 4.* - Precise Answer ✔✔Step 1 - Create your profile
Step 2 - Upload a photo (clear, recent 200-500 px square)
Step 3 - Upload required documents
Step 4 - Verification
, Blue = info for you
Red = item requires attention
Yellow = optional
email - use personal (not school) email address
Identify the qualifications for acceptable photos and the purpose and use of photos during the exam. -
Precise Answer ✔✔clear, recent, 200-500 px square, no props, hats, full face.
Explain the steps to register for individual and full examinations including the time frame for
registration, payment, late applications and applicable late fees, changes to the original CSCE exam date
or time and resultant fees and changes to the original PTCE and fees. - Precise Answer ✔✔Each exam
must be registered independently of one another.
Fees:
$100 - Exam Deferment Fee, or Late withdraw fee
$250 - PTCE registration less than 6 weeks prior to exam
Discuss refunds/fees applied for a candidate who withdrawals from the examination both prior to and
after the registration deadline. - Precise Answer ✔✔Withdraw on time = full refund
Withdraw after deadline = $100 fee
Explain the requirements for a candidate who experiences a change in his/her name. - Precise Answer
✔✔First make sure all of your id's reflect your new name. Then go under 'Profile' > 'Name Change
Document', and fill out the document. Lastly, contact CDCA to indicate you are requesting a name
change
Describe the purpose and procedure for a Special
Accommodations Request or Special Scheduling Accommodations. - Precise Answer ✔✔go under
'Profile' > 'Special Accommodations Request' and fill out the form. Your request MUST be approved by
CDCA prior to scheduling your exam with Prometric
100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental Examiners,
Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - Precise Answer ✔✔1. Computer-simulated clinical exam (CSCE)
2. Patent Treatment clinical exam (PTCE)
Explain 'ADEX Status' including the three required qualifications for eligibility for a candidate. - Precise
Answer ✔✔1. PASS (75%+) Computer-simulated exam
2. PASS (75%+) Patent Treatment exam
3. Graduated an accredited hygiene program (CODA - Comm. on Dent. Accred.)
Explain the 18-month completion rule for successfully completing both the patient-based and computer-
based exams. Include the start date of the 18 months and consequences for not completing both exams
during an 18-month period. - Precise Answer ✔✔You've got 18 months from the time you take your 1st
exam (PT or Computer) to complete both clinical exams. If you don't complete both in 18 months, you
must start over - retaking both exams regardless if you passed one.
Explain the 3-time failure rule including policy for retaking both parts of the CDCA/ADEX Examination. -
Precise Answer ✔✔Just like the 18 month rule, if you fail any one exam 3x, you must start over & retake
both exams, regardless if you passed one.
Discuss the time frame for completion of an online profile. Include the website, verification timeline and
reason for late fees. - Precise Answer ✔✔Create a profile online before registering for exams.
Verification usually takes 2-3 business days. A late fee ($250) may apply if you register less than 6 weeks
in advance of an exam. PTCE registration closes 3 weeks prior to the exam.
Explain the procedure for online creation of a Candidate Profile for the CDCA/ADEX Examinations.
Include the specifics for: *Steps 1 through 4.* - Precise Answer ✔✔Step 1 - Create your profile
Step 2 - Upload a photo (clear, recent 200-500 px square)
Step 3 - Upload required documents
Step 4 - Verification
, Blue = info for you
Red = item requires attention
Yellow = optional
email - use personal (not school) email address
Identify the qualifications for acceptable photos and the purpose and use of photos during the exam. -
Precise Answer ✔✔clear, recent, 200-500 px square, no props, hats, full face.
Explain the steps to register for individual and full examinations including the time frame for
registration, payment, late applications and applicable late fees, changes to the original CSCE exam date
or time and resultant fees and changes to the original PTCE and fees. - Precise Answer ✔✔Each exam
must be registered independently of one another.
Fees:
$100 - Exam Deferment Fee, or Late withdraw fee
$250 - PTCE registration less than 6 weeks prior to exam
Discuss refunds/fees applied for a candidate who withdrawals from the examination both prior to and
after the registration deadline. - Precise Answer ✔✔Withdraw on time = full refund
Withdraw after deadline = $100 fee
Explain the requirements for a candidate who experiences a change in his/her name. - Precise Answer
✔✔First make sure all of your id's reflect your new name. Then go under 'Profile' > 'Name Change
Document', and fill out the document. Lastly, contact CDCA to indicate you are requesting a name
change
Describe the purpose and procedure for a Special
Accommodations Request or Special Scheduling Accommodations. - Precise Answer ✔✔go under
'Profile' > 'Special Accommodations Request' and fill out the form. Your request MUST be approved by
CDCA prior to scheduling your exam with Prometric
