The practical examination is the last stage of the dental practitioner assessment process. It is a platform for you to show that you are competent to practise safely as a dentist in Australia.
The examination is held over two days: a technical skills day and a clinical skills day. It assesses you across the range of the Professional competencies of the newly qualified dentist. You are eligible to sit the practical examination within three years of completion of your written examination.
The Practical examination handbook for dentists (PDF, 693KB) and the Practical examination information package for dentists (PDF, 2.2MB) provide a complete overview of the practical examination format and requirements.
We do not recommend or endorse any proprietary or informal courses advertising as preparation for the practical examination. These courses are developed and run without ADC input. We cannot be held responsible for the quality of training or advice provided through these courses.
You are eligible to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia once you successfully complete the practical examination.
Welcome
Course Agenda
Foundations Of ADC Practical Exam: Key Competencies
ADC Practical Examination Format
Technical Skills Day
Clinical Skills Day
Examination Conduct
ADC Technical Skills Overview
Global Rating Scale: Technical & Clinical Skills
Clusters Explained: Pass All 7 To Pass ADC Practical
Introduction
Exam Kit
Restorative Kit
FREE PREVIEWBur 110-010
Bur 835-010
Bur 290-012
Bur 238-010
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Bur 801-010
Bur 249-012
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Bur 173 - 012
Finishing Carbide 135 - 014
Slow Speed H1 Round Carbides
Other Dental Instruments - I
Restorative Instruments & Supplies
Personal Protective Equipment
Other Dental Instruments - II
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part I: Following Protocols
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part II: Following Protocols
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part III: Following Protocols
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part IV:Following Protocols
Infection Control In General Dentistry: Part V: Following Protocols
Understanding Criteria’s Evaluating Your Response
History Taking : Assessing & Managing Patients Needs
Caries Risk Assessment: Gather Data/ Manage Needs
Periodontal Risk Assessment : Gather Data/ Manage Needs
FREE PREVIEWStandards Of Informed Consent: Ethical Dilemmas
Characteristics Of A Consent: Ethical Dilemmas
Caries Prevention: Health Promotion
Oral Hygiene Instructions: Health Promotion
Patient On Anti-Coagulants: Managing Patient’s Need
Tooth Replacement: Discussing & Planning Treatment
Dental Management In A Diabetic: Managing Patient’s Needs
Preventing Infective Endocarditis: Managing Patient’s Needs
Dental Management In Angina: Managing Patient’s Needs
Dry Socket Management: Establish Diagnosis/Managing Needs
Complex Situation: Part 1
Complex Situation: Part 2
Managing Periodontitis: Establish Diagnosis/Sequencing Treatment
Replacement Of Amalgam With Composites: Evidence Based Decision
Patient On Biphosphonates: Managing Patient Needs
Patient Undergoing Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy : Part I
Patient Undergoing Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy : Part II
Fluoride Applications: Assess Caries Risk/Manage Needs
Radiography Concerns Of Patient: Ethical Dilemma/Measures To Prevent Oral Disease
Child Anxiety Management: Social Determinant Of Health
Periapical Abscess: Establish Diagnosis/Plan Treatment
TMJ Disorders: Establish Diagnosis/Discuss Treatment
Oral Care Instructions: Health Promotion
Oral Facial Pain : Establish Diagnosis/Plan Treatment
Denture Insertion & Care: Manage Needs/Post-Op Instructions
Extraction: Informed Consent & Post Op. Care
Endo: Informed Consent & Post Op. Care
Diet Planning : Promoting Health
Discoloured Teeth Management: Part I
Discoloured Teeth Management: Part II
Conscious Sedation/IV/Oral/NitrousOxide-Oxygen: Managing Needs & Considerations
Un-Erupted/Impacted Canine : Treatment Goals & Management
Denture Induced Hyperplasia: Management
Attrition, Abrasion, Abfraction, Erosion: Treatment Objectives & Management
Gingival Recession: Communicating Significance & Management
Pericoronitis: Establish Diagnosis & Sequence Treatment
Swelling (Periapical & Periodontal) : Investigations & Management
Dental Management In Hypertension
Implant Maintenance I :Develop Problem List & Manage Needs
Implant Maintenance II: Diagnosing Problems & Home Care Instructions
Pregnant Patient : Needs, Management & Advise
Teeth Trauma I: Guidelines
Teeth Trauma II: Types, Investigations, Management & Advise
Un-erupted Maxillary Incisors: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Diagnosis & Management
Oro-Antral Fistula : Establish Diagnosis & Management
Root Displaced Into Sinus: Prevention & Management
Mobile Teeth: Investigations & Management
Periodontal Abscess: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Apthous Ulcers: Investigation, Management & Advice
Angular Cheilitis: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Rapidly Progressing Periodontitis: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Dry Mouth: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Acute Ulcerative Gingivitis: Establish Diagnosis & Management
Advising To Quit Smoking : Health Promotion
Difficult Patient Management
Social Media: Risks & Recommendations
Cultural Competence
How To Write A Referral?
Comprehensive Skill Coverage: Master every aspect of the ADC Practical Exam with a course that seamlessly integrates technical skills, clinical proficiency, OSCE readiness, and communication strategies.
Immersive Demonstrations: Experience in-depth learning through high-quality HD videos and live demonstrations, providing a visual guide to key dental procedures and techniques.
Expert Narrations: Gain valuable insights and context from experienced instructors, enhancing your understanding of the intricacies behind each skill and procedure.
Error Correction Strategies: Learn from common mistakes and pitfalls, and develop effective strategies for correction and prevention, fostering continuous improvement.
Dedicated Instructor Support: Enjoy the confidence of having dedicated instructor support throughout the course, offering guidance on specific skills and exam preparation strategies.
Extended Access: Benefit from unrestricted access to course materials until you successfully pass the ADC Practical Exam, accommodating individual learning paces.
Professional Resilience: Develop resilience in navigating challenges, honing your ability to perform under pressure and enhancing your overall clinical proficiency.
Visual Excellence: Immerse yourself in unparalleled learning with HD demonstrations and simulations, offering a visually enriching and effective educational journey.
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It was the exam day for Clinical Skills. The day was too fair and simple and didn't matched to the mischievous character of this assessment. The flimsy sheet of rubber dam was pinched under the thorny prong of that Hu-freidy clamp. The hole was tiny, but too obvious to get away with. The task had been compromised. I was terrified, as perceived from my shallow breathing, sweaty face and shaky hands. But, I also knew that my only chance to correct my mistake, was in my ability to stay calm. Realization of this fact was the point of reversal of events.
I was able to save the task that was doomed, right before the minute hand completed it's last allowed revolution on my wrist watch. My refusal to abandon , and willingness to continue helped me pass that task eventually. Not just that, there were a series of thoughts that brought me back on track. One of them was , visualization of my son wearing a blue T-SHIRT, branded with a phraseology from a NBA's Stephen Curry, saying, " I can do all things.". It was the same $80 T-SHIRT that we earlier had an argument about, and I said that I can't afford it" Really?''. This was a clear indication that I have to go on and do a comeback today.
The second thought that came to my mind was that of a paraplegic guy trying to pull a stack of 100 LBS with a rope , in the fitness center I visited few months ago. The final thought was that of a Janitor who works in the same fitness centre. He was juggling the soccer ball on his head non stop for 8-10 minutes without failing. It was later, I found that he was a national footballer of his home country in Africa. He appeared to be around 46-48 yrs of age. What amazed me was that , he was spending 30 min of his work break into this act. Without any expectations from his own efforts, his only motive seemed to propagate joy. These are just few examples that help us understand our internal state of affairs, without having a need to give up.
Do you think you would need a push of of that external motivation to get started, or to read that extra chapter, or practice another task before you call it a day? If you are hunting for that external persuasion, then spend a moment to look into yourself, and be amazed.
You have already executed so many formidable tasks in your lives, that reflecting back on to them in a serene moment, would yield sufficient force to move ahead. Remember your long haul towards getting acceptance into a bachelor's program in Dentistry ? After that, the conflict between your implied responsibilities and your temptations to hang out with friends. Then, there was ambiguity over your future in your chosen career, that made you migrate to a distinct piece of land.
Furthermore, you struggled to find that first odd job once you landed abroad, fought an everyday brawl with life to sustain yourself, and became lionhearted so you can seek a way back into Dentistry ( a kind of Re-union)..... At every moment, there was a torpedo in you, that was trying to fight and rip off all sorts of resistance. All you have to do is to light up your torpedo, and watch all your blockages dismantled......By all means .... you are a body of motivation. Remember, you did it ' then'...so you will do ' once again'.
Rahul Monga
