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ADC practical exam preparation
Guides, study plans and data for dentists preparing for the ADC practical exam.
The ADC Part 2 practical exam: what to expect and how to think about it
A plain-English look at the ADC Part 2 practical exam for overseas-trained dentists: OSCE-style stations, what examiners look for, and how to start preparing without panic.
18 October 2026 · 6 min read
How to prepare for ADC Part 2: an 8-week OSCE study plan
A realistic 8-week plan for the ADC Part 2 practical exam and its OSCE stations: how many stations to practise, how to review, how to rest, and what to do in the final week.
18 October 2026 · 7 min read
ADC communication OSCE marking criteria, explained with examples
The five communication skills assessed in ADC-style OSCE stations (demeanour, language, engagement, organisation and joint decision making), explained in plain language with phrases you can use.
18 October 2026 · 8 min read
What 1,000+ practice stations show about the ADC Part 2 OSCE
Data from over 1,000 AI-marked practice stations: the communication skill candidates struggle with most, what repeating a station does to your score, and which clinical areas are hardest.
18 October 2026 · 5 min read