CDCA/ADEX Manual Study Guide Exam.
Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Computer-simulated clinical exam (CSCE)
2. Patent Treatment clinical exam (PTCE)
Explain 'ADEX Status...
CDCA/ADEX Manual Study Guide Exam.
Identify the two examinations included under the 'umbrella' of the American Board of Dental Examiners,
Inc. Dental Hygiene Examination. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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.* - CORRECT ANSWER Step 1 - Create your profile
Identify the qualifications for acceptable photos and the purpose and use of photos during the exam. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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
M. Explain the PTCE scoring system including the minimum score
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