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Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental
Examiners, Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - 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. -
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. - 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. - 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. - 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.* - 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. - 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. -
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. - 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. -
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
Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental
Examiners, Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - 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. -
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. - 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. - 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. - 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.* - 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. - 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. -
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. - 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. -
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
