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Executive Summary  \nThe American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the organizational merger between CDCA-WREB-CITA and ADEX. The unified organization now operates exclusively as the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX), further linking national licensure exam development and administration, examiner calibration, candidate services, and state board support within a single, streamlined structure.  \nThis combination strengthens ADEX’s capacity to deliver a consistent, nationally recognized standard for psychomotor licensure examinations in dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental therapy. It also expands and formalizes state dental board representation in the licensure process. Each ADEX member state and jurisdiction is now eligible to appoint both a dentist and a dental hygienist to the ADEX Council on Examinations, reinforcing alicensure framework that is board-driven, evidence-based, and focused on public protection.  \nADEX and the American Dental Association (ADA) have recently engaged in conversations that reflect a shared commitment to ensure that dental licensure assessments continue to evolve alongside advancements in clinical education, technology, and patient care. Through this collaboration, the ADEX and the ADA aim to identify opportunities for alignment in examination content, evaluation methods, and candidate experience—ultimately strengthening the process by which new dentists demonstrate their readiness for practice.  \n“By working together, we are advancing our mutual goal of ensuring every licensed dentist enters the profession with proven competence and the highest standards of patient safety,” said Dr. Richard Rosato, President, ADA.  \nADEX Chair Dr. Mark Armstrong adds,“Our dialogue with the ADA highlights our commitment to a modern, equitable licensure standard—grounded in rigorous clinical hand skills assessment and reflective of today’s dental practice.”  \nWe anticipate continued engagement over the coming months as both organizations explore best practices and potential innovations to further the dental licensure examination standards nationwide.  \n2. Strengthening Direct Engagement with State Dental Boards  \nADEX is deepening direct engagement with state dental boards as licensure standards and regulatory expectations evolve. To advance this work, ADEX has strengthened its leadership resources with the addition of Stephen Prisby as Regulatory and Educational Affairs Director, bringing significant prior state dental board executive experience to enhance regulator-informed support.  \nADEX will continue targeted outreach focused on open dialogue, collaboration, and alignment. We remain committed to providing high-quality examinations, transparent communication, and data-driven licensure resources, while working closely with state boards to ensure licensure pathways protect the public and support the profession.  \n3. National Candidate Activity and Exam Utilization  \nADEX is proud to support the licensure needs of dental boards and commissions across  \n50+ U.S. states and jurisdictions. In 2025, ADEX offered more than 570 examination dates at 312 testing locations, serving over 466 individual dental education programs nationwide.  \nADEX Examinations Utilized Nationally:  \n| ADEX Dental Licensure Examination |\n| --- |\n| ADEX Dental Hygiene Licensure Examination |\n| Dental Therapy Clinical Examination |\n| Local Anesthesia Examination for Dental Hygienists |\n\nDental Assisting (where applicable)  \n2025 Statistical Report All Candidates Tested  \n| Dental | 13,859 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Dental Hygiene | 7,209 |\n| Local Anesthesia (+DA) | 2,934 |\n| DH Restorative | 183 |\n| Auxiliary | 73 |\n| Dental Therapy | 47 |\n\nNitrous Oxide 607  ","cbCaiqPUosaX88kF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqPUosaX88kF","pdf",237568,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Strengthening Direct Engagement with State Dental Boards\n# National Candidate Activity and Exam Utilization\n# Licensing and Examination Updates\n# Organizational Highlights and Strategic Initiatives\n# Licensure Compact Monitoring\n# Upcoming Priorities","[{\"question\":\"What organizational merger did ADEX complete, and what is the resulting structure?\",\"answer\":\"ADEX announced the successful completion of the merger between CDCA-WREB-CITA and ADEX. 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