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Perceptual Ability Test (PAT)

Learn the rules, step-by-step strategies and common traps for all six DAT PAT sections, from keyholes to pattern folding, plus how to pace 90 questions in 60 minutes.

8 chapters · 28 videos

Community picks, not instructor-reviewed yet. These videos come from dental schools, faculty and dental educators. Always follow your own school's technique and instructors. Spot a better video or an error? Tell us.

1 PAT Overview & Test Format

2 Keyholes (Apertures)

3 Top-Front-End (View Recognition)

4 Angle Ranking (Angle Discrimination)

5 Hole Punching (Paper Folding)

6 Cube Counting

7 Pattern Folding (3D Form Development)

8 Time Management & Test-Day Strategy

Credits & references

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  1. Erudition. “Intro to the 6 types of PAT problems (for new DAT students) | Perceptual Ability Test | DAT PAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=17t4d6GU8UU
  2. Erudition. “DAT interface | Perceptual Ability Test | DAT PAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=P13KfPB2p2M
  3. DAT Bootcamp. “DAT PAT Keyholes Tutorial by DAT Bootcamp.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=7mdR2Sq7Pb4
  4. Erudition. “Intro to KEYHOLE problems: Rules and basic insights | Perceptual Ability Test Tutorials | DAT PAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=kVAiwnBqr7U
  5. PATBooster. “DAT Perceptual Ability: PAT Keyhole Rules.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=PYpUxYzbny4
  6. Mental Dental. “Perceptual Ability Test | Keyholes | DAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=rZzyfuRETGE
  7. J Co Review. “DAT: PAT - Intro to Top / Front / End (TFE).” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=ljLBPEOcb2w
  8. PATBooster. “DAT Top-Front-End (TFE) Strategy.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Jg05X0bACsk
  9. DAT genius. “Top Front End Tutorial | DATgenius.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=I15Nlgszk4Q
  10. becomingdrtj. “Top Front End (TFE) DAT Made Simple @becomingdrtj.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=rZvgragNsD8
  11. DAT Bootcamp. “DAT PAT Angle Ranking Tutorial by DAT Bootcamp.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Rjf-QImrxKg
  12. Erudition. “Angle Ranking Strategy Video 1: Elimination | Perceptual Ability Test | DAT PAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=akHcbn2CB-s
  13. Mental Dental. “Perceptual Ability Test | Angle Ranking | DAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=N96j0jOzwyQ
  14. becomingdrtj. “Angle Ranking DAT Made Simple @becomingdrtj.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=hU7Ea_L9Flw
  15. DAT Bootcamp. “DAT PAT Hole Punching Tutorial by DAT Bootcamp.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=m283ECWtvw8
  16. Erudition. “Intro to HOLE PUNCHING: Rules and basic approach | Perceptual Ability Test Tutorials | DAT PAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=5WZE7dK3ujU
  17. GoldStandardDAT. “DAT PAT Hole Punching Tutorial Series Part 1: The Basic Fold.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Fy5hQA6UOmk
  18. Grockit. “DAT PAT Hole Punching Tips and Strategies.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=7LeXglrdomI
  19. DAT Bootcamp. “DAT PAT Cube Counting Tutorial by DAT Bootcamp.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=PMLK8Lhcwxk
  20. PATBooster. “DAT PAT Cube Counting Tutorial.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=ZdHf3tBQCH4
  21. Mental Dental. “Perceptual Ability Test | Cube Counting | DAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=4SQHa6fn3hM
  22. Grockit. “DAT Cube Counting Tips and Strategies.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=9xR5-LvJwTM
  23. DAT Bootcamp. “DAT PAT Pattern Folding Tutorial by DAT Bootcamp.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=3-m5ayidphk
  24. Erudition. “Pattern folding strategy: Cube nets/folding cubes | Perceptual Ability Test Tutorials | DAT PAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=qyzh1maZIfE
  25. becomingdrtj. “Pattern Folding DAT Made Simple @becomingdrtj.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=FT-AMH-O0c8
  26. Tvtoothqueen. “Pattern Folding - Cube Questions on the PAT of the DAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=EOV-r4OdsOI
  27. Erudition. “PAT time management | Perceptual Ability Test | DAT PAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=K6dtIoTSsnM
  28. Crack the DAT. “DAT Exam: A Guide to the Perceptual Ability Test (PAT), + Tips and Tricks for Scoring High!.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=7YWuSVbWEgw