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Written Examination Handbook2018
,Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3
Applying for the Written Examination ..................................................................................... 3
Booking the Written Examination ........................................................................................... 3
Changing Venue .................................................................................................................... 4
Candidate Contact Information............................................................................................... 4
Withdrawing from the Examination ......................................................................................... 4
Conduct of the Examination ................................................................................................... 4
Results ................................................................................................................................... 5
Written Examination Grades .................................................................................................. 5
Verification of Results and Appeals ........................................................................................ 6
Specification Matrix for Written Examination Format .............................................................. 7
Sample Multiple Choice Questions for Written Examination ................................................... 8
Sample of a Scenario-Based Question for Written Examination ........................................... 11
RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................... 14
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, Introduction
The Australian Dental Council’s Written Examination is designed to test your knowledge of the
science and practice of dentistry and to assess clinical judgement and reasoning skills relevant
to dental practice in Australia.
Each Written Examination session is held over two full consecutive days and two sessions are
held each year, during the first half of March and September. The examination is computer-
delivered and is offered in multiple locations within Australia and overseas.
The Written Examination consists of four papers containing both scenario-based and single-
best answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Each examination consists of a different set
of questions, however the standard required for a pass in each examination is the same. The
four papers must be completed in one examination session, i.e. it is not possible to sit one of
the papers in March (or September) and the remaining paper/s in September (or March).
There is no restriction on the number of attempts allowed for the ADC Written Examination,
however a new application is needed and the examination fee must be paid for each attempt.
A pass in the Written Examination is valid for three years only. This means that candidates
who pass the Written Examination must pass the Practical Examination within three years of
notification of a successful result in the Written Examination. Candidates who do not complete
the Practical Examination in this timeframe must re-sit and pass the Written Examination to
again become eligible to enter the Practical Examination.
Applying for the Written Examination
To apply for the Written Examination you must have successfully completed the ADC Initial
Assessment of Professional Qualifications in General Dentistry.
Written Examination application opening and closing dates are published on the ADC website.
You must complete the Written Examination Application form relevant to your profession and
submit the form during the advertised application period. Candidates who submit a complete
application form (including payment) during the application period will be notified if they are
eligible to sit that Written Examination.
Booking the Written Examination
The ADC Written Examination is delivered by Pearson VUE. Shortly after the Written
Examination application closing date, eligible candidates will receive a Written Examination
Authorisation letter from the ADC with instructions on how to book their examination venue
through Pearson VUE.
Once you receive an Authorisation to Test email from Pearson VUE you can log onto the
Pearson VUE system to book your examination venue.
The dates and venues of the ADC Written Examination covered by your authorisation will be
available during the booking process. You have authorisation to book both Day One (Paper
1 and Paper 2) and Day Two (Paper 3 and Paper 4) examinations. You must book both
examination days and must select the same venue for both days.
Bookings will be open for approximately three (3) weeks from the date of your Authorisation
to Test email. Some venues have limited capacity and are allocated on a ‘first come, first
served’ basis. You should book as soon as possible once you receive your authorisation
notification.
A list of past examination venues is available on the ADC website, but venues are subject to
change, sometimes at short notice. You should check the current venues on the Pearson
VUE website once you have your Authorisation to Test email and ensure that you are able to
travel to your preferred venue before booking.
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