Understanding the exact breakdown of the CDCA Dental Hygiene (ADEX) test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The CDCA Dental Hygiene (ADEX) has 100 multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| CDCA Dental Hygiene (ADEX) Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Medical/Dental Assessment | 12% | 12 |
| Intra and Extra Oral Assessment and Charting | 27% | 27 |
| Intra and Extra Oral Examination | ||
| Dental and Periodontal Charting and Assessment | ||
| Soft Tissue, Bone, and Tooth Abnormalities | ||
| Radiology/Imaging | 15% | 15 |
| Dental Hygiene Care Planning | 13% | 13 |
| Patient Care | 19% | 19 |
| Periodontal Procedures | ||
| Infection Control | ||
| Medical Emergency Management | ||
| Dental Specialties and Pharmacology | 14% | 14 |
| Dental Specialties | ||
| Applied Pharmacology | ||