ADEX Clinical Exam Mastery: Patient Treatment Excellence

Week 1: ADEX Format and Clinical Requirements

• ADEX examination overview and participating states
• Clinical procedure requirements and scoring criteria
• Patient selection strategies and criteria
• Documentation requirements and standards
• Time management and examination day logistics

Week 2: Restorative Dentistry Clinical Procedures

• Class II amalgam restoration technique
• Composite restoration procedures
• Crown preparation and temporization
• Clinical photography and documentation
• Quality assessment and self-evaluation

Week 3: Periodontal Therapy Procedures

• Adult prophylaxis and scaling techniques
• Periodontal assessment and charting
• Local anesthesia administration
• Instrumentation and technique refinement
• Patient management and communication

Week 4: Prosthodontic Procedures

• Complete denture procedures
• Partial denture clinical steps
• Impression techniques and accuracy
• Bite registration and articulation
• Delivery and adjustment protocols

Week 5: Endodontic Clinical Procedures

• Pulp therapy procedures
• Root canal treatment techniques
• Access preparation and instrumentation
• Obturation and restoration
• Radiographic documentation

Week 6: Oral Surgery and Emergency Management

• Extraction procedures and techniques
• Surgical site management
• Complication recognition and management
• Emergency protocols and responses
• Post-operative care instructions

Week 7: Pediatric Dentistry Procedures

• Pediatric examination techniques
• Behavior management strategies
• Restorative procedures for children
• Preventive treatment applications
• Parent communication and education

Week 8: Mock Examinations and Final Preparation

• Full clinical simulation examinations
• Performance evaluation and feedback
• Weakness identification and improvement
• Stress management and confidence building
• Final examination strategies