These maps are for illustrative purposes of the ADEX Dental and Dental Hygiene Examination only and depict acceptance for initial licensure. Initial licensure is acceptance of examination results as part of a complete presentation a licensure candidate has met a jurisdiction’s requirements for practice.

Dental

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Last Updated 9/22/23 Maps are updated with information as confirmed with each Jurisdiction. Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware, Nebraska, and New York.

 

Dental Hygiene

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Last Updated 11/15/2023 Maps are updated with information as confirmed with each Jurisdiction. Jurisdictions not accepting the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination for initial licensure are depicted in grey and include Delaware and Nebraska.

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