Certification: ADEX Dental Hygienist

1304 Concourse Drive, Suite 100 Linthicum, MD 21090

The Simulated Patient Treatment Clinical Examination (SPTCE) and Patient Treatment Clinical Examination (PTCE) - evaluate candidates on their clinical and judgment skills. Clinical skills include detection and removal of calculus, accurate periodontal pocket depth measurements, and tissue management.

The Computer Simulated Clinical Examination (CSCE) OSCE - is designed to assess various levels of diagnosis and treatment planning knowledge, skills, and abilities. Clinically-based questions are utilized through computer-enhanced photographs, radiographs, optical images of study and working models, laboratory data, and other clinical digitized reproductions.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes

Third Party Exam Center

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.