Physics One course in General Physics plus lab All science courses listed must include laboratories. The Dental Admission Testing Program is conducted by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and has been in operation on a national basis since 1950. Examinations are given year round and on computer only. The testing program is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability. Scope of Examinations Survey of the Natural Sciences - An achievement test which evaluates what applicants have accomplished in undergraduate science courses.
Items are usually of a problem-solving type rather than simple recall.
Reading Comprehension - Ability to read, organize, analyze, and remember new information. Reading materials are typical of those encountered in the first year of dental school and require no prior knowledge of the topic other than a basic undergraduate preparation in science. Contains three passages and 50 test items. Results are reported in terms of standard scores rather than raw scores.