The Dental Admissions Test (DAT)

All applicants are required to take the US Dental Admission Test (DAT). We no longer accept Canadian DAT scores. The Committee on Dental Admissions & Recruitment uses the DAT as an adjunct to the applicant's educational credentials to assess potential admissibility. All official DAT scores (US only) must be received by December 1 of the year prior to desired matriculation. DAT scores are current for three years.

Applications submitted to ADEA AADSAS without official US DAT scores will be placed on hold, until official scores have been released.

The DAT has recently changed its 2-digit scale to a new 3-digit scoring model, for tests taken after March 1, 2025. Dental schools have been provided tools for accurate score conversions and both scoring models will be accepted as long as they have not exceed their three year expiration.

Applicants may obtain information regarding the DAT by directly contacting:

Dental Admission Testing Program

211 East Chicago Avenue

Chicago, IL 60611

312-440-2689