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Associationwww.ada.org  \nThese sample test items are reprinted for distribution in 2007 by the American Dental Association.  \n◎2007 American Dental Association.All rights reserved.  \nYou may not reproduce or transmit,by any means or for any purpose,this publication,or any partof it,in print,electronic or other format without prior express written permission from theAmerican Dental Association.  \n## DENTAL ADMISSION TEST PREPARATION MATERIALS\n\nHow does one prepare for the DAT?There are no shortcuts to the process of leaning,and these testpreparation materials are not designed to provide the applicant with an opportunity to bypass the extensiveprocess of absorbing basic information through class participation and months of study.These testpreparation materials contain samples of the four tests used in the Dental Admission Testing Program.These are available to DAT applicants as a means of discovering possible areas of weakness in theircomprehension of subjects covered by the test.They will also enable the candidates to become familiarwith the types of material included in the test as well as with the general coverage and format of the variousparts of the test battery.  \nThe entire DAT takes 4 hours and 45 minutes (including a 15-minute optional tutorial and break).In the realDAT,the time limit will be indicated in the upper right hand comer on the computer screen.Therefore,youwill need to pace yourself as you proceed through each test in the Dental Admission Test.If you have timeremaining for a section of the test,you can review your responses.When time expires,the computerscreen will move to the next test or optional break period.The structure of the test is given below.  \nYou are encouraged to review the DAT Tutorial at www.ada.org/dat.aspx under Step 4 before taking theactual DAT.The tutorial provides some sample items and information on navigating through the test.  \n\n| Dental Admission Test   |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Components of the Test   | Number of Items   | Time Allowance   |\n| Optional Tutorial   |  | 15 minutes   |\n| Survey of the Natural Sciences   | 100   | 90 minutes   |\n| Perceptual Ability Test   | 90   | 60 minutes   |\n| Optional Break   |  | 15 minutes   |\n| Reading Comprehension Test   | 50-across three reading passages   | 60 minutes   |\n| Quantitative Reasoning Test   | 40   | 45 minutes   |\n\nThe Survey of the Natural Sciences is a test of achievement.The content is limited to those areascovered by an entire first-year course in biology,general chemistry,and organic chemistry.The examinationis comprised of 100 items:40 biology items,30 general chemistry items,and 30 organic chemistry items.Since separate sub-scores will be given for each of the three science sections,you should pace yourselfthrough each section.A periodic table is available in the front of the Sample Test Items booklet and will beavailable as an Exhibit button on the actual DAT.  \nThe Perceptual Ability Test includes various types of nonverbal visual acuity items.There are six sectionsto the Perceptual Ability Test.One section covers two-dimensional perception,while the other sectionscover three-dimensional perception.It is important that you read and understand the instructions at thebeginning of each section.You must pace yourself so that you complete all six sections of the PerceptualAbility Test within the given time frame.You are not permitted to use measuring devices(i.e.,pencils andfingers)while taking the Perceptual Ability Test.  \nThe Reading Comprehension Test consists of three reading passages,each with 16 to 17 items.Thereading passages are scientific in nature and may reflect topics covered in dental school.Candidates areencouraged to read each passage before attempting to answer the corresponding questions.On the actualDAT,the Reading Comprehension Test","cbCaia2cxp0UmFc9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia2cxp0UmFc9","pdf",7160811,63,"English","# Dental Admission Test Preparation Materials\n## Test structure and timing\n## Survey of the Natural Sciences\n## Perceptual Ability Test\n## Reading Comprehension Test\n## Quantitative Reasoning Test","[{\"question\":\"How should applicants prepare for the DAT using these materials?\",\"answer\":\"Use the sample items to identify potential weaknesses and learn the types of content, coverage, and format used across the DAT sections. 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