Prep & Apply
DAT
Dental Admission Test · Used for DDS and DMD
Test formats can change. Confirm the current format, dates and fees with American Dental Association.
What’s on the test
- Survey of the Natural Sciences
- Perceptual Ability
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Reasoning
Topics to review
- Biology
- General and organic chemistry
- Spatial reasoning
- Algebra and data analysis
Readiness checklist
- Finish or schedule related science courses
- Read the official candidate guide
- Practice perceptual ability daily
- Choose a test date before applications open
- Register through the official provider
Study calendar outline
Getting started
Read the official DAT guide, take a diagnostic and note your weak areas.
Building content
Work through weak areas in short daily blocks, and mix in timed practice.
Practicing
Take official full-length practice tests and review every miss.
Final stretch
Taper content review, rehearse test day timing and confirm logistics.