All dental schools use an admissions test as part of their entry requirements.* There are two admissions tests. Dental schools each state on their websites
The Dental Admission Test is a multiple-choice standardized exam taken by potential dental school students in the United States and Canada. The DAT is a computer based test that can be administered almost any day of the year. WikipediaCountries / regions: United States, Canada, Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.Knowledge / skills tested: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative ReasoningOffered: Year-round.Prerequisites / eligibility criteria: Candidate must be preparing to apply to a dental school. Fluency in English assumed.Purpose: Admissions to dental colleges (mostly in United States and Canada)Restrictions on attempts: Can be taken maximum 3 times. Additional retesting requires authorization by the ADA.Score / grade validity: Usually 2 to 3 years (depends on dental college being applied to).
The test fee is $525 and it takes 4.5 hours to complete. The DAT is offered year round by Prometric test centers in the United States, its territories (
