These practice test prepare you for the AACD Exam.

The Accreditation Written Examination tests foundational knowledge in cosmetic dentistry. Individuals who are knowledgeable in all phases of cosmetic dentistry are expected to pass the written examination. Failure to pass the written examination indicates that an examinee would likely benefit from further education in cosmetic dentistry prior to attempting the submission of clinical cases. The written examination is administered at the Annual AACD Scientific Session, at Scantron Testing Centers, and at additional dates as directed by the ABCD. The annual scientific session is held in the spring at different locations and is publicized well in advance of the date.

To be eligible to take the written examination at the next annual scientific session, an application must be completed and the fee paid for the written examination. Scantron Testing Centers serve as a testing site for the Accreditation Written Examination in between March 1 - December 30 of this year.

Written Exam Subject Breakdown

Smile Design

• Incisal length, shape, contacts, embrasures

• ​Golden proportion

• Color, hue, chroma, value

• Facial shape, proportion, lip contour

• Photography

Periodontics

• Biology

• Disease

• Gingival architecture (surgery)

• Pontic design

Occlusion

• TMJ

• Muscles

• Vertical dimension

• Occlusion

• Occlusal adjustment

• ​Orthodontic

Materials

• Porcelain

• Bleaching

• Resin

• Cements, liners, bonding

• Bridges

• Pontics

• Dentures

Adhesion

• Tooth surfaces, porcelain, metal

• Resins

• Curing lights

• Etching, mechanical abrasion

Tooth Preparation

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Tooth protection, temporaries, chemical mechanical

• Implants

Time Limit

There is a five year time limit to complete the entire Accreditation process. The clinical case portion of the Accreditation process must be completed by the expiration of the candidate's written examination. The oral examination must be successfully completed by the oral examination session immediately following the expiration of the candidate's written examination. In order to be fair to all individuals pursuing Accreditation in the AACD, the ABCD has established policy that no waivers or time extensions will be granted within the Accreditation process.