The 2023 Period 3 General Dentistry Practical Examination application period will be open in two stages.
Eligibility
This application period is open to candidates who:
- Have a valid initial assessment up to the end of the examination date
- Have a valid written examination up to the end of the examination date
- Have not sat, or are due to sit, a practical examination in the previous examination period
- Are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (minimum two doses)
Stage 1 (2 – 8 May 2023)
Stage 1 will be open for candidates that do not have a booked practical examination place between June – August 2023, and that have:
- a valid initial assessment expiring between 1 September 2023 – 31 December 2023 and/or
- a valid written examination expiring between 1 September 2023 – 31 December 2023
Stage 2 (9 – 15 May 2023)
Stage 2 will be open for candidates that do not have a booked practical examination place between June – August 2023, and that have:
- a valid initial assessment expiring after 31 December 2023 and/or
- a valid written examination expiring after 2023
Applications for Stage 2 will be accepted on a first come first serve basis and may close prior to the advertised closing date, depending on seat availability. In the event of the period closing earlier, a waiting list will be created and interested candidates will be invited to sit as places become available.
Stage 1 and Stage 2 candidates have been emailed to confirm their priority allocation. Any candidate who believes they should be in Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 and who has not received a confirmation email should contact the ADC team at [email protected].
As soon as each application stage opens, nominated candidates will receive an automated email to advise that applications can be submitted via ADC Connect.
