CDCA/ADEX Manual Questions &
Answers!!
Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental
Examiners, Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - ANSWER1. Computer-simulated clinical exam (CSCE)
2. Patent Treatment clinical exam (PTCE)
Explain 'ADEX Status' including the three required qualifications for eligibility for a candidate. -
ANSWER1. 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. - ANSWERYou'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. - ANSWERJust 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. - ANSWERCreate 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.* - ANSWERStep 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.
- ANSWERclear, 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. - ANSWEREach 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. - ANSWERWithdraw on time = full refund
Withdraw after deadline = $100 fee
Explain the requirements for a candidate who experiences a change in his/her name. - ANSWERFirst
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
S. Discuss the timeline schedule for the Patient Treatment Clinical
Examinations (PTCE) including total time of the exam, set-up time,
patient treatment time, registration time, minimal time required for
patient treatment and the specific timeline for the am/pm groups. - ANSWER
T. Discuss the required procedure if an interpreter is employed
including, exclusion of individuals from acting as interpreters,
completion of the Interpreter Disclosure Statement and Interpreter ID
Form, Chief Examiner approval, required photos and interpreter
Answers!!
Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental
Examiners, Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - ANSWER1. Computer-simulated clinical exam (CSCE)
2. Patent Treatment clinical exam (PTCE)
Explain 'ADEX Status' including the three required qualifications for eligibility for a candidate. -
ANSWER1. 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. - ANSWERYou'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. - ANSWERJust 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. - ANSWERCreate 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.* - ANSWERStep 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.
- ANSWERclear, 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. - ANSWEREach 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. - ANSWERWithdraw on time = full refund
Withdraw after deadline = $100 fee
Explain the requirements for a candidate who experiences a change in his/her name. - ANSWERFirst
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
S. Discuss the timeline schedule for the Patient Treatment Clinical
Examinations (PTCE) including total time of the exam, set-up time,
patient treatment time, registration time, minimal time required for
patient treatment and the specific timeline for the am/pm groups. - ANSWER
T. Discuss the required procedure if an interpreter is employed
including, exclusion of individuals from acting as interpreters,
completion of the Interpreter Disclosure Statement and Interpreter ID
Form, Chief Examiner approval, required photos and interpreter
