About this programme
Programme overview
Prepare for the Australian Dental Council (ADC) Theory Exam with a structured 3-month curriculum designed for internationally qualified dentists. This course covers dental sciences, clinical subjects, and professional practice required for exam success. Topics include anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, ethics, infection control, and Australian standards. Learners develop clinical judgment through case discussions, diagnosis, treatment planning, and radiograph interpretation. Mock tests, topic-wise assessments, revision sessions, and exam strategies help improve confidence, accuracy, and time management, providing complete preparation for the ADC Theory Exam.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
Module 2.1 — Professionalism and Dental Law in Australia (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 15 hours | Cluster: 1 (Professionalism & Health Promotion)Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) obligationsDental Board of Australia: Code of Conduct...
Module 2.2 — Health Promotion and Preventive Dentistry (Self-Paced)
+Estimated Time: 20 hours | Cluster: 1 | Disciplines: Preventive Dentistry, Health PromotionFluoride therapy: water fluoridation, topical fluoride, fluorosis managementOral health promotio...
Module 2.3 — Clinical Information Gathering (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 25 hours | Cluster: 2 | Disciplines: AllComprehensive medical and dental history takingInterpreting intraoral and extraoral examination findingsRadiographic interpretation:...
Module 2.4 — Restorative Dentistry (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 30 hours | Cluster: 3 & 4 | Discipline: Restorative (14% weighting)Caries diagnosis: ICDAS, radiographic caries assessment, risk stratificationDirect restorations: comp...
Module 2.5 — Endodontics (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 18 hours | Cluster: 3 & 4 | Discipline: Endodontics (7%)Pulpal and periapical diagnosis classificationsRoot canal treatment principles, instrumentation, and irrigationO...
Module 2.6 — Periodontics (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 20 hours | Cluster: 2, 3 & 4 | Discipline: Periodontics (9%)2017 World Workshop classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseasesPeriodontal examination: charting...
Module 2.7 — Oral Surgery (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 18 hours | Cluster: 3 & 4 | Discipline: Oral Surgery (7%)Indications and contraindications for tooth extractionSurgical extraction techniques: flap design, bone removal...
Module 2.8 — Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 22 hours | Cluster: 2, 3 & 4 | Discipline: Paediatrics & Orthodontics (10%)Behaviour management techniques: tell-show-do, iatrosedation, nitrous oxide, GA referralP...
Module 2.9 — Pharmacology for Dentistry (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 20 hours | Subdiscipline: Pharmacology (10% weighting)Local anaesthetics: agents, dosage calculations, maximum doses, toxicityAnalgesics: paracetamol, NSAIDs, opioids — pre...
Module 2.10 — Radiology and Imaging (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 20 hours | Subdiscipline: Radiology (10% weighting)Radiation safety: ALARA principle, dosimetry, radiation protection standards (ARPANSA)Radiographic techniques: bisecting...
Module 2.11 — General Medicine and Medical Emergencies (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 20 hours | Discipline: General Medicine (8%)Medical history: ASA classification, risk stratification for dental proceduresManagement of medically compromised patients: card...
Module 2.12 — Prosthodontics: Fixed and Removable (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 18 hours | Disciplines: Fixed Prosthodontics (5%), Removable Prosthodontics (5%)Crown and bridge: indications, preparation, temporisation, cementationImplant prosthetics: a...
Module 2.13 — Oral Medicine, Pathology and Dental Emergencies (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 18 hours | Disciplines: Oral Medicine & Pathology (7%), Dental Emergencies (8%)Oral mucosal lesions: aphthous ulcers, lichen planus, leukoplakia, oral cancer screeningS...
Module 2.14 — Infection Prevention and Control (Self-Paced)
Estimated Time: 10 hours | Discipline: Infection Prevention & Control (5%)Australian Dental Association (ADA) Infection Control GuidelinesStandard and transmission-based precautions in...
Module 2.15 — Mock Examination Papers (Self-Paced Practice Tests)
Estimated Time: 40 hours (5 full papers) | All ClustersStudents complete five timed full-length mock examinations (4 x 70 MCQs each) under simulated Pearson VUE exam conditions:Paper 1: Fo...
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