Which residencies require the ADAT?

“Must have successfully completed the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) between March 1 and March 10, 2027.”

“Submit ADAT score report through ADEA PASS application.”

“Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) exam is required.”

“ADAT exam transcript required”

“ADAT (Advanced Dental Admissions Test) by the application deadline.”

“ADAT required”

“ADAT – Submission of ADAT scores is required to support the application ... should be sent through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS).”

“The Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) is REQUIRED.”

“Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) (listed in admission requirements)”

“Local applicants (USA & PR): INBDE and ADAT / Foreign applicants: INBDE are required and ADAT”

“The ADAT Exam is looked upon favorably but optional.”

“ADAT scores: Preferred, not required (page also: 'The ADAT is not required for any advanced dental education program in the 2025–2026 application cycle.')”

“Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT) is recommended”

“Applicants are encouraged, but NOT required, to take the ADAT test.”

“ADAT not required, but official ADAT scores received by the application deadline will be strongly considered”

“highly encouraged that all candidates submit results from the ADA Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) examination (not yet mandatory)”

“ADAT is not required for the acceptance to the AEGD program. However, those candidates who have taken the exam may submit their score by the application deadline.”

“Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) results; (listed among materials considered in resident selection)”

“Note: the ADAT exam is optional.”

“ADAT is not required for application”

“No, the ADAT is not required for any of our programs.”

“...or the ADAT (Advanced Dental Admission Test) [one of NBDE, GRE or ADAT; only one score necessary]”

“Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT) is optional.”

“Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT) is NOT required by the College for application or admission, but, where taken by an applicant, will be considered”

“We require ONE of the following tests: INDBE, GRE, ADAT, or DAT official scores.”

“The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) are accepted but not required.”

“Optional: Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT)”

“The Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) will be optional for the application cycle in 2026. / NBDE, INBDE or ADAT results are not required to apply to our program.”

“ADAT scores: Considered, but not required”

“ADAT (Advanced Dental Admissions Test) score will be considered for admission.”

“ADAT test, accepted but not required”

“Our program does not require the ADA Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT) but will accept the scores as part of the application.”

“The Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) will be optional for the application cycle in 2028. Although it is optional, this test is highly encouraged for international applicants and those applicants [from non-graded U.S. schools]”

“Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) (listed as optional scores)”

“ADAT scores: No”

“Although the ADAT scores are not being considered for the candidates evaluation, as part of the Admission's formula, we encourage taking this exam. This is not a requisite for admission.”

(no ADAT mention on program page; deadline July 1, 2026)

(no ADAT mention on program page)

(no ADAT mention on How to Apply page)

(no ADAT mention on admissions page; requires NBDE Parts I and II)