Applying for the Dental Council Exam

The Dental Act allows the Council to require an applicant to take and pass an examination or assessment that is set or recognised by the Council. The reason for this is that the Council needs to be satisfied that the applicant is both competent to practise in the scope of practice they have applied for, and is able to communicate in and comprehend, English.

Criteria for applying to take the ADEX/CDCA examination

  • Complete and submit to the Dental Council of Jamaica, the Dentist ADEX/CDCA Application Form to register for the examination for the first time, on or before the deadline of the next sitting (April 2, 2024), to be considered for the next examination.

  • Next exam sitting will be May 14- 17, 2024. (Tuesday - Friday).

- ADEX Registration Manual in Jamaica - May 14-17, 2024

"Steps to take a section of the exam for the first time (having attempted a section previously) or to retake a section for the first time. "Complete and submit by email or in person to the Dental Council of Jamaica (DCJ), the Supplemental application form on or before the deadline. Once your application is received and verified, your names will be submitted to ADEX/CDCA-WREB for verification of your profile. CDCA-WREB will then send you a verification email with instructions. Follow these instructions and proceed to choose and pay for the exam.

Supplementary ADEX-CDCA Form July 2023

Dentist or Dental Student Application Form July 2023

Application fees to sit the Dental Council of Jamaica ADEX/CDCA-WREB Examination are to paid by deposit or transfer to the Dental Council of Jamaica's (DCJ) account, before the deadline to be enlisted for the exam. All fees paid to the dental council are non-refundable and non-transferable.  Fees paid are only eligible for the upcoming exam.