Australian Dental Council (ADC) Examination

Introduction

The Australian Dental Council (ADC) Examination is the official assessment pathway for overseas-qualified dentists seeking registration to practice dentistry in Australia. The ADC exams evaluate a candidate’s dental knowledge, clinical reasoning, diagnostic competence, and practical skills in accordance with Australian standards of patient care and professional practice. The ADC Examination Preparation Program on TERRALEAP.COM is designed to provide structured, exam-focused training that strengthens theoretical understanding, improves clinical decision-making, and builds confidence through high-yield revision and practical case-based learning.


Scope

This program provides complete preparation aligned with ADC examination expectations, covering:

  • ADC exam structure and preparation strategy (written + practical orientation)
  • Core dental sciences and applied clinical dentistry
  • High-yield topics across major dental domains:
    • Oral anatomy, physiology, and dental materials
    • Oral pathology and oral medicine
    • Operative / restorative dentistry
    • Endodontics
    • Periodontology
    • Prosthodontics
    • Oral and maxillofacial surgery
    • Pediatric dentistry
    • Orthodontics fundamentals
    • Dental radiology and interpretation
  • Clinical case discussions: diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient safety
  • Infection control, sterilization standards, and dental clinic protocols
  • Ethics, professionalism, consent, and medico-legal documentation essentials
  • Exam-style MCQs, structured case questions, and revision modules

Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Understand ADC examination format and build an effective preparation plan
  • Strengthen core dental concepts and apply them clinically in exam scenarios
  • Improve diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment planning
  • Enhance performance in ADC-style written MCQs and case-based questions
  • Develop stronger readiness for infection control and clinical safety expectations
  • Improve confidence in radiographic interpretation and clinical decision-making
  • Prepare systematically through structured revision and practice resources

Who can enroll

This program is ideal for:

  • Overseas-qualified dentists preparing for ADC examinations
  • International dental graduates planning dental practice in Australia
  • Final-year dental students and interns targeting Australian licensure pathways
  • Dental professionals seeking structured exam-focused revision
  • Candidates aiming to improve clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and exam confidence

Study Content on TERRALEAP.COM

Learners will receive complete preparation support through:
Video Lessons (topic-wise training, clinical case discussions, exam strategy guidance)
PDFs (high-yield notes, treatment planning guides, clinical algorithms, practice MCQs)
All learning resources are provided through TERRALEAP.COM for flexible learning, revision, and exam success.