what is the name of the clinical dental hygiene exam? - ANSWERCSCE OSCE
is malpractice insurance required for taking the ADEX exam? - ANSWERno
do you have to create a profile with a photo prior to signing up for the ADEX exam? - ANSWERyes
do candidates have a right to appeal their ADEX score? - ANSWERyes, results should come within 3
weeks. all failing scores are checked for irregularity before being released
what is the 18-month rule? - ANSWER"candidates will have 18 months to successfully complete the
ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination. that 18 months will begin on the date of the first exam taken. if a
candidate does not successfully complete all parts of the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination within
that period, that candidate must re-take all parts of the examination, including the computer-based
portion"
what does the full ADEX (CSCE + OSCE) consist of? - ANSWERdigital images, radiographs, optical
images of study, working models, laboratory data, and other clinical digitized reproductions
what is the 3 time failure rule? - ANSWER"candidates failing one or more of the same parts of the
ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination on three (3) successive attempts must re-take all parts of the
examination, including any computer-based portions"
do candidates have to take the CSCE OSCE before or after their ADEX SPTCE? - ANSWERit doesn't
matter
how early must candidates arrive at the Prometric Center for their scheduled appointment? -
ANSWERat least 30 mins early
what type of I.D. is required to check in for your CSCE OSCE? - ANSWERtwo forms of personal
identification (both that include a signiture) and a recent photograph on at least one of the ID's
, how much time is the actual CSCE OSCE ADEX exam, not including check-in? - ANSWER1 hour and 55
minutes
T or F: candidates may skip or mark items to be considered later. once the exam is completed,
candidates cannot return to the page - ANSWERT
what are the infection control procedures for the SPTCE? - ANSWER- lab coat and gown, need to be
removed if you leave the room
- face mask + eye protection with side shield protection
- proper footwear
- set up and take down units
how is the SPTCE scored? scoring system and penalty points - ANSWERcalc detection- 16 pts
calc removal- 66 pts
probing- 12 pts
final case presentation- 6 pts
-3 pts for calc remaining on 1 surface, 2+ surfaces is -6 pts
what topics are covered on the CSCE exam? - ANSWER- medical/dental assessment
- *IO/EO assessment and charting (IO/EO exam, dental and perio charting, and assessment of soft
tissue, bone, and tooth abnormalities)
- radiology and imaging
- DH care planning
- patient care (periodontal procedures, infection control, med emergency management)
- dental specialties and pharm
what will candidates be evaluated on for the SPTCE? - ANSWERcalculus detection, calculus removal,
probing measurements, and tissue management
what three instruments are required for the SPTCE exam? - ANSWER1) 11/12 explorer
2) probe with 1mm increments
3) mirror