Dental Admission Test
Dental Admission Test
The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is a multiple-choice standardized exam taken by potential dental school students in the United States and Canada to measure their aptitude for the study of Dentistry. The pronunciation is /ˈdɛntəl ədˈmɪʃən tɛst/.
Etymology
The term "Dental Admission Test" is derived from its purpose. "Dental" refers to the field of Dentistry, "Admission" signifies the process of gaining entry, and "Test" indicates the examination used to assess the candidate's suitability for the course.
Overview
The DAT is administered by the American Dental Association (ADA) and is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability. The test is divided into four sections: Survey of the Natural Sciences, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning.
Related Terms
- Dentistry: The medical field concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
- American Dental Association (ADA): The professional organization that represents dentists in the United States. It is also responsible for the administration of the DAT.
- Dental School: An educational institution where future dentists receive their training.
- Standardized Test: A test that is administered and scored in a consistent manner to ensure legal defensibility.
- Quantitative Reasoning: The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze quantitative information and to solve problems using mathematical concepts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dental Admission Test
- Wikipedia's article - Dental Admission Test
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