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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
Describe the purpose and procedure for a Special
Accommodations Request or Special Scheduling Accommodations. -
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
for each exam. - ANSWER✔✔
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