The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) and has been in operation on a national basis since 1950. The Dental Admission Test is administered on computer on almost any day of the year. The testing program is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability.

While all dental schools require candidates to participate in the Dental Admission Testing Program, test results are only one factor considered in evaluating the admission potential of a candidate.
Validity studies conducted by the testing program have shown that test scores in conjunction with collegiate records are useful in predicting performance. The relative importance of these predictors in the admission process is determined by the dental school.

 The usual pre professional education requirement for admission to dental school stipulates at least two academic years of liberal arts study; however, many dental schools in the United States require three or more years of college. Applicants should be aware that 90 percent of the first year dental class completed four years of pre-professional education and that 82 percent of the first-year dental class received a baccalaureate degree prior to dental school enrollment.

There are certain basic pre-dental education courses that must be completed prior to enrollment in dental school. Because dental schools vary with regard to the required pre-dental education courses, it is essential that the applicant contact the appropriate schools to determine specific admission requirements. The Council on Dental Education and Licensure supports the acquisition of a baccalaureate degree prior to dental school enrollment.

For more information on DAT visit www.dat-test.com and www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-dental-admission-test-prep.htm.

For online test preparation visit www.testpreppractice.net or  www.testprepreview.com