2024–25 data The ADC written exam pass rate is 12%. DentPath is built to get you into the 12%.
🇦🇺 Built exclusively for overseas-trained dentists entering Australia

The ADC written exam fails 88% of candidates.

88% fail the ADC written exam. DentPath is the question bank built around it — AHPRA law & ethics, AS/NZS infection control, PBS pharmacology, and every clinical discipline, in real Australian context. Then prove you're ready with timed mock exams scored the way the ADC scores you. Not a US resource with an Australian flag on it.

12%Written exam pass rate 2024–25
404Passed of 3,325 who sat (2024–25)
2×/yrWritten exam: March & September
$195kAvg dentist salary once registered
✓Questions reviewed by experienced registered Australian dentists
✓Aligned to Dental Board of Australia guidelines
✓AI-powered clinical explanations on every question
✓30-day money-back guarantee
The reality

The numbers most candidates don't know until it's too late

The ADC Written Exam is one of the hardest dental re-registration exams in the world.

12%
Written exam pass rate 2024–25Only 404 of 3,325 candidates who sat the written exam passed. 88 in every 100 failed.
280
Scenario questions, 4 sections, 2 daysScored as four separate clusters — you must pass every one. A strong overall score still fails if a single cluster slips.
$2,122
Written exam fee — per attempt (AUD)Paid every time you sit. Fail once and that's another $2,122 and six months gone.
$16,250
Monthly income lost while waitingAverage registered dentist earns $195,000/year. Every extra month unregistered costs you this.
Most candidates fail the written exam not because they lack dental knowledge, but because they were never taught how Australia expects them to think, prescribe, refer, and act. That gap is exactly what DentPath is built to close.
From candidates who passed

Real results from overseas dentists in Australia

★★★★★
Failed twice with US question banks

"I spent 18 months studying with Dental Decks and Mosby's and failed the ADC written exam twice. Three months on DentPath and I passed. The AHPRA mandatory reporting module alone covers content that no other resource even mentions. I had no idea dentists in Australia were mandatory reporters under child protection legislation."

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Priya R.

Passed ADC Written Exam on 3rd attempt · Melbourne, VIC

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The explanations changed everything

"Every other question bank just tells you the answer. DentPath explains why B is correct and why A, C and D are wrong — in the context of Australian guidelines. I stopped Googling after every question I missed. That alone saved me three or four hours every week. The international trap callouts are brilliant."

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Ahmed F.

Passed ADC Written Exam first attempt · Sydney, NSW

★★★★★
PBS pharmacology finally made sense

"I kept failing pharmacology questions because I knew the drugs but not the Australian PBS names, the listing rules, or the Schedule 4 and 8 regulations. Every resource I found was American. DentPath is the only one that explains how prescribing actually works in Australia. Worth every single cent."

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Maria L.

Passed ADC Written Exam · Brisbane, QLD

Why DentPath

Other resources teach dentistry.
DentPath teaches the ADC exam.

Overseas-trained dentists fail the ADC not because they lack clinical knowledge — but because no existing resource prepares them for how Australia expects dentists to think, prescribe, refer, and act.

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Australian context on every single question

Every vignette is framed around AHPRA obligations, PBS prescribing, Australian referral pathways, and AS/NZS 4815 infection control standards. Not generic textbook knowledge you already have.

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AI explanations that teach clinical reasoning

Every question includes a detailed explanation covering why the correct answer is right and why each wrong option is wrong — in the context of Australian guidelines. No more Googling after every question you miss.

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"International trap" callouts on every question

When the correct Australian answer differs from what you trained for overseas, we flag it explicitly and explain why. You'll know exactly which questions trip overseas candidates and why Australia approaches things differently.

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Pass Predictor — know if you're ready before you sit

After answering questions, your Pass Predictor shows your estimated exam readiness score, critical gaps by topic, and how many weeks until you're ready. No more studying blind and hoping for the best.

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Targets your weak areas automatically

The spaced repetition algorithm finds what you keep failing and serves those questions more frequently. Candidates who study smarter are ready in 4–6 months, not 18.

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Exam countdown and structured study plan

Enter your exam date. DentPath shows your countdown on every session. You always know exactly how many days you have and what to prioritise. No guesswork.

How DentPath works

Learn every discipline. Then prove you're ready.

DentPath is built around the ADC written exam — the gateway to registration. Two ways to use it, both unlocked from day one.

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Study by discipline

Every written-exam topic, in Australian context

Law & ethics, pharmacology, infection control, health promotion, radiography, and every clinical discipline — each question a real Australian clinical vignette with a full teaching explanation, an "international trap" callout where Australian practice differs from overseas training, and an authoritative reference.

Reviewed by experienced registered Australian dentists. The bank grows every month.

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Sit timed mock exams

Scored the way the ADC scores you

Cluster-weighted, timed mock papers that mirror the real exam. Crucially, they're scored as four separate clusters — you have to pass each one — so a strong overall score won't hide a weak cluster the way it would if you only tracked a single percentage.

Full breakdown after every mock: per-cluster pass/fail, weakest disciplines, and every explanation.

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The written exam is scored as four independent clusters — you must pass every one. Most prep tools give you a single score that masks a failing cluster. DentPath's Pass Predictor and mock exams track all four, so nothing catches you out on the day. A written pass stays valid for three years.

Know the exam

The ADC Written Exam — exactly what you're preparing for

Understanding the format is part of your preparation. Every DentPath question is built to match this structure precisely.

Format
4 papers
Four 2-hour sections across two consecutive days. 70 scenario-based multiple choice questions per paper.
Total questions
280
All scenario-based clinical vignettes requiring clinical judgement — not bare fact recall.
Offered
2× / year
March and September only. Miss the application window and you wait 6 months for the next sitting.
Fee per attempt
$2,122 AUD
Paid every time you sit. Does not include travel, accommodation, or preparation materials.
Pass rate 2024–25
12%
404 candidates passed out of 3,325 who sat. The exam is significantly harder than most candidates expect.
Delivered via
Pearson VUE
Computer-based at Pearson VUE test centres worldwide. Results released approximately 6 weeks after sitting.
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The ADC does not recommend or endorse any third-party preparation courses. DentPath is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the Australian Dental Council, AHPRA, or the Dental Board of Australia. Always refer to the official ADC Written Examination Handbook for authoritative information on exam content and format.

How it's structured

Everything's unlocked from day one.

No drip, no locked content. Build your knowledge discipline by discipline, then pressure-test it with timed mocks. The bank grows every month with new reviewed questions.

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Step 1 · Build knowledge

Work through the disciplines

Drill any topic, or let your Pass Predictor point you at your weakest cluster. Every question teaches — full explanations, why each wrong answer is wrong, and the international traps that catch overseas-trained dentists out.

Start anywhere. Most candidates begin with the Australian-specific topics — law, pharmacology, infection control — that they've never been taught.

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Step 2 · Prove readiness

Sit timed mock exams

When you want to know if you're truly ready, sit a timed, cluster-weighted mock. It scores you per cluster — pass all four or you don't pass — and shows you exactly which disciplines to shore up before the real thing.

Repeat as often as you like. Watch your readiness climb mock after mock.

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One honest note on scope. DentPath prepares you for the ADC written examination — the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and Australian-specific judgement it tests. It does not cover the separate practical/OSCE assessment, which involves hands-on manual skills best learned in person. We'd rather do one thing exceptionally well than spread thin and overpromise.

Exam coverage

All 10 ADC domains. Weighted toward the topics that fail overseas candidates first.

The question bank is not evenly distributed. Australian-specific topics that consistently trip overseas candidates are covered most deeply.

Australian Law & Ethics
60q
Infection Control (AS/NZS)
45q
PBS Pharmacology
40q
Oral Medicine & Diagnosis
50q
Radiation Safety (state-based)
30q
Periodontics
35q
Endodontics
35q
Paediatric Dentistry
35q
Prosthodontics
35q
Oral Surgery
35q
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Every question is framed around Australian clinical practice. The ADC exam tests not just what you know, but how Australia expects you to apply it — AHPRA obligations, PBS prescribing rules, AS/NZS infection control standards, Australian referral pathways, and Dental Board of Australia ethical guidelines. Questions from US or UK question banks do not prepare you for this.

Sample question

This is the quality of every single question

Australian clinical context, vignette format, full AI explanation, and an international trap callout when Australia does things differently from your home country.

Australian Law & EthicsEasy🇦🇺 AU-specific

You wish to advertise your dental practice on social media. You plan to post before-and-after photographs of cosmetic cases, include patient testimonials, and offer a "20% discount for new patients this month only" promotion. Under the Dental Board of Australia advertising guidelines, which element is NOT permitted?

✓ Correct answer — B is not permitted

Section 133 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law explicitly prohibits patient testimonials in health practitioner advertising — even genuine testimonials obtained with full written patient consent. Options A, C, and D are all lawful. Before-and-after photographs are permitted provided they are not misleading, consent is documented, and images represent typical outcomes. Time-limited discounts are permitted under Australian Consumer Law. Listing services is clearly permitted.

This is one of the most commonly violated advertising rules and is actively monitored by AHPRA. Even re-sharing a patient's unsolicited positive Google review on your own social media page constitutes a breach and may result in disciplinary action.

⚠️ International trap

In most countries, patient testimonials and Google reviews are standard — even encouraged — marketing practice. In Australia, they are prohibited by law regardless of how genuine, positive, or voluntarily given they are. This surprises almost every overseas-trained candidate encountering Australian advertising rules for the first time, and it is tested consistently in the ADC written exam.

Reference: Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, Section 133; Dental Board of Australia Guidelines for Advertising Regulated Health Services (2020)

Pass Predictor

Know if you'll pass before you spend $2,122 finding out

After answering questions across topics, DentPath calculates your estimated exam readiness in real time. No more studying blind and hoping for the best on exam day.

  • A readiness score for each of the four ADC clusters — the way the exam is actually graded
  • Flags any cluster that would fail you, even when your overall score looks strong
  • Live readiness signal across all four ADC clusters
  • The single highest-priority cluster to focus on right now
  • Updates automatically after every question you answer
📊 Your Pass PredictorUpdated live
61%
Estimated readinessScored by the 4 ADC clusters
⚠ 1 cluster below the line — would not pass yet

The ADC is scored as four separate clusters — you must pass every one. A strong overall score still fails if one cluster falls short.

Professionalism & Health Promotion
72%
Clinical Information Gathering
66%
Diagnosis & Management Planning
41%
Clinical Treatment & Evaluation
64%
📌 Diagnosis & Management Planning is at 41% — below the line. Because every cluster must pass independently, this one would fail you despite a solid overall score. Make it your priority.
The maths

$249 a month vs a failed attempt at either exam

DentPath is not a cost. It's the cheapest possible insurance against the most expensive possible outcome — twice over.

Written exam fee
$2,122
Per attempt, AUD. Fail once and it is another $2,122 plus a six-month wait for the next sitting.
Lost income per 6-month delay
$97,500
6 months waiting × $16,250/month average dentist salary.
Average dentist salary (registered)
$195k
Per year AUD. Glassdoor, June 2026. Top earners report up to $350k.
DentPath — full 6 months
$1,494
Both exams, all content. Less than one week of income once registered.
A single failed attempt costs $2,122 in fees+up to $97,500 in lost income while you wait months to sit again.
Full DentPath access for 6 months costs $1,494.
The decision makes itself.
Common questions

Everything you need to know before subscribing

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30-day money-back guarantee

If you use DentPath for 30 days and don't feel more confident and better prepared for the ADC written exam, we'll refund your subscription in full — no questions asked, no forms to fill out.

We're confident because we built this product specifically around the gaps that cause overseas candidates to fail. If it doesn't deliver, you shouldn't pay for it.

✓ 30-day full refund · No questions asked · Cancel anytime by email
Pricing

Three ways to start. All lead to passing.

It's one product — the same question bank, explanations, and Pass Predictor. The only difference is timing: try it free for a week, pay month to month as content unlocks, or get the whole library at once. Same total over 6 months.

7-Day Free Trial

$0

for 7 days, then $249/month

The full product, free for a week. Nothing is held back — it's the Monthly plan, you're just not charged yet.

  • Full access to the entire question bank
  • Full AI explanations and trap callouts
  • Full Pass Predictor — all four cluster scores
  • Exam countdown and study plan
  • Cancel anytime in the 7 days — pay nothing

Card required. Converts to $249/month after 7 days unless cancelled. Cancel anytime.

Most flexible

Monthly

$249

per month AUD · cancel anytime

Everything in the free trial, continuing — full access to the whole bank, which grows every month.

  • Everything in the 7-day trial — nothing removed
  • New reviewed questions added every month
  • Full written-exam question bank
  • Timed mock exams, scored per ADC cluster
  • Full Pass Predictor — all four cluster scores
  • Spaced repetition and weak area targeting
  • Timed mock exams under exam conditions
  • Cancel anytime — keep access through the paid month

6-Month Full Access

$1,494

one-time payment AUD

Everything unlocked on day one

All content immediately. The committed candidate's choice for passing in one cycle.

  • Everything in Monthly
  • Entire library unlocked on day one — no waiting
  • Unlimited timed mock exams, cluster-scored
  • 6 months of full access
  • Priority email support
  • Same total as 6 months of monthly

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe · Australian GST included · Cancel anytime · 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans · Questions? hello@dentpath.site

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Every week you delay is a week of preparation you don't get back. Start free — no card needed — and in ten minutes you'll see exactly where your gaps are across all four ADC clusters.

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Cluster-weighted, timed, and scored the way the ADC scores you — pass each of the four clusters or you don't pass. The truest test of whether you're ready.