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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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    ADA and American Board of Dental Examiners agree to modernize dental licensure.

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    DLOSCE to be integrated into ADEX Dental Examination.

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    Simplifies licensure pathways for 48 states and jurisdictions.

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    Emphasizes assessments that reflect real-world practice.

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    Enhances licensure portability for a mobile workforce.

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    Diagnotic Skills Examination to sunset by August

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    Retake opportunities until October

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    Commitment to evolving dental licensure with education and technology.

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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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