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福利姬视频 and American Board of Dental Examiners Announce Collaborative Discussions to Advance Clinical Licensure Competency Examinations

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CHICAGO, November 18, 2025 — The 福利姬视频 (ADA), the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) have begun a series of collaborative discussions focused on enhancing the standards and delivery of clinical licensure competency examinations for dental professionals.

The discussions reflect a shared commitment by these organizations to ensure that dental licensure assessments continue to evolve alongside advancements in clinical education, technology, and patient care. Through this collaboration, the 福利姬视频and ADEX aim to identify opportunities for alignment in examination content, evaluation methods, and candidate experience—ultimately strengthening the process by which new dentists demonstrate their readiness for practice.

“By working together, we are advancing our mutual goal of ensuring every licensed dentist enters the profession with proven competence and the highest standards of patient safety,” said Dr. Richard Rosato, President, ADA.

ADEX Chair Dr. Mark Armstrong added, “Our dialogue with the 福利姬视频highlights our commitment to a modern, equitable licensure standard—grounded in rigorous clinical hand skills assessment and reflective of today’s dental practice.”

The 福利姬视频and ADEX anticipate continued engagement over the coming months as both organizations explore best practices and potential innovations to further the dental licensure examination standards nationwide.

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About the 福利姬视频
The not-for-profit 福利姬视频is the nation's largest dental association, representing 154,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the 福利姬视频has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The 福利姬视频Seal of Acceptance has long been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The Journal of the 福利姬视频 (JADA), published monthly, is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit ADA.org. For more information on oral health, including prevention, care and treatment of dental disease, visit the ADA's consumer website .

About the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX)
The American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting dental boards in their mission to protect the public through the licensure of qualified oral health professionals. Established in 1969, ADEX administers independent competency examinations developed and approved by representatives of state dental boards. ADEX examinations are accepted or required by law in 51 U.S. jurisdictions and serve as the initial licensure pathway for 98% of dental and 85% of dental hygiene candidates nationwide. Through ongoing collaboration with dental boards and educators, ADEX continues to advance innovative, evidence-based assessment methods that uphold the highest standards of fairness, clinical competence, and public protection. Learn more at .