DAT
The DAT (Dental Admission Test) is conducted by American Dental Association and has been the benchmark test for admission to Dental Schools.It is a standardized exam taken by potential dental school students in the United States and Canada.The exam is conducted to assess a dentist's academic capability, his ability and ease in comprehension of scientific concepts.
Eligibility
Courses in Biology, general and organic Chemistry as a part of at least one year of college education
Most applicants complete two or more years of college before taking the test
Application to Canadian dental schools should discuss the acceptance of the DAT by those schools prior to registering for the test
Format and Timing
The DAT is a computer based test that can be taken almost any day of the year. Tests are taken at Prometric testing centers throughout the United States and Canada.
Test Sections
DAT comprises of four major sections
| Section | Time Limit(Minutes) |
| Survey of the natural sciences | 90 |
| Perceptual ability | 60 |
| Reading comprehension | 60 |
| Quantitative reasoning | 45 |
The test breakdown is as follows
| Section | Question | Time Limit (Minutes) |
| Optional Tutorial | 15 | |
| Survey of Natural Sciences | 100 | 90 |
| Biology | 40 | |
| General Chemistry | 30 | |
| Organic Chemistry | 30 | |
| Perceptual Ability Test | 90 | 60 |
| Keyhole | 15 | |
| Top/Front/End Visualization | 15 | |
| Angle Ranking | 15 | |
| Hole Punches | 15 | |
| Cube Counting | 15 | |
| Pattern Folding | 15 | |
| Optional Break | 15 | |
| Reading Comprehension Test | 50 | 60 |
| Quantitative Reasoning Test | 40 | 45 |
| Mathematics | 30 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 10 | |
| Optional Post-Test Survey | 15 | |
| Total | 280 | 5 Hours |
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