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Clinical Licensure Exams (ADEX / CDCA-WREB-CITA)

Understand how US clinical licensure exams work, what graders look for in each manikin-based procedure, and how to prepare so you avoid the critical errors that cause failures.

9 chapters · 31 videos

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1 The US Licensure Pathway and Exam Landscape

2 Exam Day Format, Logistics and Manikin Setup

3 Posterior Restorative Exam: Class II Composite

4 Anterior Restorative Exam: Class III Composite

5 Endodontic Exam: Anterior and Posterior Procedures

6 Fixed Prosthodontic Exam: Crown and Bridge Abutment Preparations

7 Periodontal Exam: Calculus Detection, Removal and Probing

8 Computer-Based Exams (DSE OSCE / DLOSCE), Ethics and Jurisprudence

9 Grading, Critical Errors and Preparation Strategy

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  1. Dr. Haley. “Everything to Know About Dental Boards! | Dentistry Basics Series | ADEX CDCA/WREB.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=rxUuD339lfQ
  2. FutureDDS. “Our CDCA Dental Licensure Exam: What You NEED to Know for Success! || FutureDDS.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Nd32vTu9n1A
  3. CAAPID withDr.Adriel (Q&A with the USC ASDA chapter). “How to Prepare for ADEX Dental Licensing Exam| Prosthodontics & | Q&A with USC ASDA.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=jdRlllu_3Gc
  4. ADEX Testing Media. “Candidate Experience: ADEX Dental Restorative Exam.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=BxD6_LIlqfY
  5. ADEX Testing Media. “ADEX Prosthodontic, Endodontic & Periodontic Examinations.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=g6kIS-hrNmQ
  6. Leeds School of Dentistry (University of Leeds School of Dentistry). “ADEC Phantom Head Tutorial.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=XvctJbOEXJc
  7. Mental Dental. “Rubber Dam Isolation | Operative Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=H1Gq5JXuRu4
  8. Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Class II Composite Preparation for ADEX Caries #30 MO.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=--aig5OPTQ8
  9. Mental Dental. “Class II Composite Preparation & Restoration | Operative Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=l2D0qYvpMMA
  10. ADEX Testing Media. “ADEX Restorative Examination Candidate Video.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Mq1dTkcG35Q
  11. Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Class III Composite Preparation #9 DL Preparation.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=nKghsu5SODo
  12. Mental Dental. “Class III Composite Preparation & Restoration | Operative Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=1K1nxnlALZI
  13. My Dental Key. “Class III Resin Composite Preparation | My Dental Key.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=mLyynnfs6DY
  14. My Dental Key. “PASS THE CDCA - Anterior Endo Access | My Dental Key.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=JTdLn7RwC4E
  15. ADEX Academy. “ADEX Endo Prep Course: Step-by-Step Guide for ADEX Exam Success!.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=iLQHt7vF2bc
  16. Leeds School of Dentistry (University of Leeds School of Dentistry). “Endodontics: Cold Lateral Compaction Demonstration.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=nHMIMPX86os
  17. Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Endo Access #30 Acadental | Access Cavity Preparation for Molars.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=6Rwljn9FeW4
  18. My Dental Key. “PASS THE CDCA - All Ceramic Anterior Crown Preparation | My Dental Key.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=8BRT14E1Uac
  19. Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Fixed Dental Prosthesis Preparation - #3-#5 Acadental | WREB-ADEX-CDCA.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Q0fJtRvq2Q4
  20. My Dental Key. “PASS THE CDCA - 3-x-5 Fixed Partial Denture Preparation | My Dental Key.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=EqDEdPKHJvk
  21. Clinical Dentistry Author. “GOLDEN ADVICE FOR PASSING THE ADEX EXAM: FIXED PROSTH crown and bridge.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Eu8a3xG1Ctc
  22. Hygiene Edge. “Detecting Calculus with an 11/12 Explorer.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=w27qAvkV8IU
  23. Mental Dental. “ODU 11/12 Explorer | Dental Hygiene.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=jvveKK1vX_E
  24. Clinical Dentistry Author. “GOLDEN ADVICE FOR PASSING THE ADEX EXAM: PERIODONTAL SCALING.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=SMKRtBPQec4
  25. ADEX Testing Media. “Answering computer based exam questions.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=MMQBOcL2Xcc
  26. Mental Dental. “Ethics | Introduction to ADA Code | INBDE.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=_17oaXMduE8
  27. Clinical Dentistry Author. “GOLDEN ADVICE FOR PASSING THE ADEX EXAM: OSCE.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Lb9kxr-0j1w
  28. Mental Dental. “Patient Management | Ethics & Professional Liability | INBDE, ADAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Ae4-HGCl2ro
  29. Clinical Dentistry Author. “GOLDEN ADVICE FOR PASSING THE ADEX EXAM RESTORATIVE CLASS II & III 2024 CDCA WREB CITA.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=duX_etfWpNc
  30. FutureDDS. “CDCA Dental License Exam Experience - We Think We... || FutureDDS.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=PVRBoLr4mFw
  31. Dr. Gloria Park. “HOW TO PASS CDCA (ADEX) New Manikin Dental Restorative & Perio Exam 2021🦷 // My experience & tips!.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=czBHCsuCOro