To sit the practical examination, you must:

• have a valid initial assessment with an expiry date later than the practical examination date,
• have a valid written examination, with an expiry date later than the practical examination date, and
• meet the eligibility requirements of the advertised examination dates.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, a practical examination application link will appear on your ADC Connect profile when the application period opens.

Follow the instructions to complete the application and pay the associated application fee. Once payment is processed you will receive an email to confirm your application has been received. Your ADC Connect profile will also be updated confirming your practical examination.

In the weeks following your successful application you will receive an email inviting you to book your preferred practical examination session via ADC Connect. Follow the instructions to select your preferred practical examination session.

Your ADC Connect account will be updated once you have selected your preferred session, but your session is not confirmed at this time.

We will try and accommodate you where we can, however we do not guarantee that you will be allocated your preferred dates. Remember that you must be available to sit the practical examination at any time during the examination period.

Once the booking period closes the ADC will review the sessions. Following this, we will send an email confirming your practical examination session. Your ADC Connect profile will be updated with your confirmed dates.

You will receive an email with your practical examination schedule approximately four weeks before your examination.

We will supply the materials and equipment you need for the practical examination.

You are required to follow the terms of the Candidate Rules Agreement (PDF, 56KB) during the practical examination.

During registration you must present government-issued photographic identification. Your identification must be current and include your signature. We will also take your photo at this time.

The Practical examination handbook for dentists (PDF, 693KB) contains more information about practical examination day process.

Your practical examination results will be released via ADC Connect approximately six weeks after your examination date.

Information about how the practical examination is graded is available in the Practical examination handbook for dentists (PDF, 693KB).

After you successfully complete the practical examination, you will be awarded an ADC certificate. This certificate confirms your eligibility to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. It will be available to download via your ADC Connect account.