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The Australian Dental Council (ADC) is the independent accreditation authority for the Australian dental professions. We work to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring dental practitioners meet the high standards required of the dental professions in Australia.
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The Australian Dental Council (ADC) Written Examination is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the science and practice of dentistry and to assess clinical judgement and reasoning skills relevant to dental practice in Australia.
The Written Examination is normally held twice a year, over two full consecutive days. The examination consists of four 2-hour examination sections with each section consisting of 70 scenario-based multiple-choice questions. All four sections must be completed over the one examination session. For more information regarding the Written Examination ...
To book a place in the upcoming ADC Written Examination you must have been authorised by the ADC to sit the examination and have received an Authorisation to Testemail from Pearson VUE.
Once you have received your Authorisation to Testemail from Pearson VUE, you may book a place in the Written Examination by selecting one of the following options: 1. Book online 2. Book by phone The dates and venues of the ADC Written Examination covered by your authorisation will be available during the booking process. You have authorisation to ...
Some candidates may require adjustments to the standard examination procedure due to special circumstances or disabilities. If you would like to request a special accommodation, you must submit your request directly to the ADCin writing together with any supporting documentation. Do not proceed with booking an examination until you have received a ...
You may change your venue selection up until registration closure. Venue changes should be made via Pearson VUE. If you have booked a place in an examination and later wish to withdraw you must contact the ADC directly and withdrawal fees apply. Please visit the ADC websitefor more details of the withdrawal process and withdrawal fees. You cannot c...
You can update your contact details via ADC connect. Please note that any changes you may take up to a week to be reflected in the Pearson VUE system. If you have changed your name, you must notify the ADC via email at least two weeks before the examination date, and include any relevant supporting evidence.
The ADC Written Examination results will be processed and issued by the ADC, and not Pearson VUE. To view the results release dates please refer to the ADC website.
If you have any queries regarding venue changes, if you experience any problems during the booking process, or if you have any complaints about the booking process, please contact Pearson VUE. To contact the ADC regarding your examination, please visit www.adc.org.au or send an email enquiry via the ADC contact us page.
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2021/22. Our year in review. Introduction. About the ADC. We are assigned the accreditation functions for the dental professions by the Dental Board of Australia (DBA) under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS). Through our role, we are responsible for:
