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ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement

The two organizations finalized an agreement to license the ADA’s DLOSCE for incorporation into the ADEX Dental Examination.

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A recent collaboration between the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Board of Dental Examiners aims to modernize dental licensure through the incorporation of the ADA’s Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination (DLOSCE) into the ADEX Dental Examination. This integration will simplify licensure processes and enhance portability across 48 states and various jurisdictions, ultimately promoting patient safety. As a result, candidates will be better assessed in real-world practice scenarios. This initiative responds to a growing need for adaptive licensure frameworks in the evolving dental landscape.

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ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement

  • by Mary Beth Versaci

  • April 14, 2026

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