ADAT Eligibility & Registration 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which credential is a fundamental eligibility requirement to sit for the ADAT?
- A completed dental degree or current enrollment in a CODA-accredited advanced dental education program (Correct answer)
- A valid U.S. driver's license
- Completion of the SAT within the last year
- A passing score on the medical MCAT
Correct answer: A completed dental degree or current enrollment in a CODA-accredited advanced dental education program
The ADAT is intended for graduates of or students enrolled in accredited dental programs seeking advanced education.
Question 2: Who administers the ADAT?
- The American Dental Association (ADA) (Correct answer)
- The Educational Testing Service (ETS)
- The College Board
- The American Medical Association (AMA)
Correct answer: The American Dental Association (ADA)
The ADAT is developed and administered by the American Dental Association's Department of Testing Services.
Question 3: To register for the ADAT, a candidate must first obtain which identifier?
- A DENTPIN (Dental Personal Identifier Number) (Correct answer)
- A Social Security card copy
- A state dental license number
- A national provider identifier (NPI)
Correct answer: A DENTPIN (Dental Personal Identifier Number)
A DENTPIN is required to apply for and register for the ADAT.
Question 4: How is the ADAT delivered to candidates?
- As a computer-based test at Prometric testing centers (Correct answer)
- As a paper-and-pencil exam mailed to homes
- As a live oral examination
- As an at-home proctored exam only
Correct answer: As a computer-based test at Prometric testing centers
The ADAT is a computerized exam offered at Prometric test centers.
Question 5: After the ADA approves an application, how does the candidate schedule the actual test date?
- By contacting Prometric to reserve a seat within the eligibility window (Correct answer)
- By mailing a form to the ADA headquarters
- By calling their dental school registrar
- By showing up at any test center on any day
Correct answer: By contacting Prometric to reserve a seat within the eligibility window
Once eligible, candidates schedule their appointment directly with Prometric.
Question 6: What primary form of identification must a candidate present at the test center?
- A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID matching the registered name (Correct answer)
- A student ID card only
- A birth certificate
- A dental school transcript
Correct answer: A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID matching the registered name
A government-issued photo ID whose name matches the registration is required for admission.
Question 7: The ADAT is primarily used by which type of program in their admissions process?
- Advanced dental education (residency/specialty) programs (Correct answer)
- Undergraduate biology programs
- Medical schools
- Law schools
Correct answer: Advanced dental education (residency/specialty) programs
Advanced dental education programs may use ADAT scores to evaluate applicants.
ADAT Eligibility & Registration 2
Which credential is a fundamental eligibility requirement to sit for the ADAT?