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Complete Manikin Based Exam
"SRTA’s model teeth allow for proper assessment of restorations, crowns and bridges to be performed as if it were on a live patient.” - Dr. Charles Holt, DDS

States Resources for Testing and Assessments (SRTA)

States Resources for Testing and Assessments (SRTA) has been a trusted testing agency in the U.S. since 1975. Its innovative approach to dental licensure examinations, dental hygiene exams, dental candidate exams along with the vast network of examiners from across the country, affords it the opportunity to be the most responsive testing agency to meet the present challenges facing the dental industry.

SRTA offers its complete and comprehensive non-patient-based examination, eliminating the need for candidates to find and vet live patients. Our manikins accurately mimic real teeth and give the “perfect” patient for testing purposes.

SRTA continues to offer its traditional live-patient based exam as well. This exam continues to thoroughly assess dental and hygiene candidates' hands-on clinical skills.

SRTA exams are accepted in more than 75 percent of the U.S.

Click on your state to get more information.

STATE ACCEPTANCE

DENTAL EXAMINATION

AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT*, GA**, ID*, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MA, MN, MS*, MO, MT, NE, NH*, NM, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA*, WV, WI, WY

*These states also require the Diagnostic Skills Examination (Computerized DSE)
** Pending regulation review and approval

DENTAL HYGIENE EXAMINATION

AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MA*, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH*, NM, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA*, WV, WI, WY

*These states require the IEO or CSCE computerized portion

**As of September 13, 2022

In addition to testing at approved dental schools, the partnership with Promethean Dental System (PDS) has added the following locations for students to choose from:

Our SRTA – PDS Locations:

Athens, GA

Knoxville, TN (Lincoln Memorial University)

The Future of Licensure Examinations

SRTA and Promethean Dental Systems aim to evolve the future of dental licensure and clinical examinations. A multimodal examination combines the Manikin, the use of Digital Dentistry, and the Simodont Dental Trainer.  The Simodont Dental Trainer simulates the patient with incredible dental fidelity and automatically grades the examination as you complete the procedure.  The Simodont Dental Trainer is used for all subtractive procedures.  Combining the Simodont Dental Trainer with the Manikin to perform all additive procedures, provides multiple modes of testing a candidate's performance.  All Manikin procedures are graded using intraoral scanners and machine grading software, ensuring objective and fair grading.

SRTA is a candidate-focused, innovative testing agency committed to bringing the most modern and innovative thoughts and practices to dental and hygiene licensing.

Our Promise:

Focusing on a positive, collaborative environment, SRTA welcomes evidence-based research to ensure that our candidates are well-prepared for the evolving practice of dentistry.

SRTA Testing

SRTA REVIEWS

Tori S.
Tori S.
20:16 25 Mar 23
The examiners created a great and calm testing environment on such a stressful day
Lindsey C.
Lindsey C.
19:43 25 Mar 23
Great testing environment! Did a good job making the environment as stress free as possible so I could focus on my procedures
Oliver D.
Oliver D.
19:33 25 Mar 23
Summer C.
Summer C.
19:11 25 Mar 23
Our test CFCs were great! They made the whole process so much more relaxed than I imagined.
James D.
James D.
18:42 25 Mar 23
The exam was very organized and time efficient. I would recommend anyone to take their licensure exam through this agency if available.
Troy H.
Troy H.
18:41 25 Mar 23
Jon Aaron H.
Jon Aaron H.
18:24 25 Mar 23
Staff was super helpful and very nice! Made the experience easy
James W.
James W.
17:33 25 Mar 23
Very friendly testing faculty
Vishnu P.
Vishnu P.
17:25 25 Mar 23
Over all my experience is great with SRTA at UT. Very friendly, responsible and cooperative faculty on floor.
Kayla B.
Kayla B.
17:08 25 Mar 23
The new format is efficient. Great experience. The examiners did a great job making things run smoothly, so you could focus on your exam.
Britten L.
Britten L.
15:53 25 Mar 23
I enjoyed the off site grading experience and the CFCs were very helpful!
Dennis M.
Dennis M.
15:48 25 Mar 23
Nathaniel A.
Nathaniel A.
15:33 25 Mar 23
Just recently took the test and awaiting results.The exam conductors were very transparent from the start and answered all questions asked during the orientation. All paper work was able to be completed the night before the actual exam which saved time.During the exam the conductors walked around to make sure everyone was following sterile protocol as well as be present if an issue was to arise. The conductors of the exam were very nice and relaxed which helped with the stress of taking a licensing exam. If any malfunction of equipment was to take place they would immediately get a tech to fix the issue and refund exam time lost due to faulty equipment.All grading takes place off site with computers which meant that there was no time wasted waiting around. Therefore, someone could complete the entire exam in one day.You are also allowed to have the exam manual at your station during the exam which is also nice. I feel that after taking the test, the exam felt fair and challenging.
Brooke D.
Brooke D.
17:07 06 May 22
Doctor holt was awesome!!! I loved the way he did check in at the beginning, great experience
Jennifer T.
Jennifer T.
17:07 06 May 22
Skylar H.
Skylar H.
16:58 06 May 22
Raed Z.
Raed Z.
16:49 06 May 22
Stephanie L.
Stephanie L.
14:05 06 May 22
It was a great experience!
Lauren T.
Lauren T.
14:03 06 May 22
haley b
haley b
14:01 06 May 22
Savannah P.
Savannah P.
14:00 06 May 22
Victoria S.
Victoria S.
13:59 06 May 22
ShiAnne W.
ShiAnne W.
13:58 06 May 22
Jenny A.
Jenny A.
13:58 06 May 22
Rebecca R.
Rebecca R.
13:36 06 May 22
The staff made this experience less stressful !
Cadence B.
Cadence B.
16:21 29 Apr 22
My experience with SRTA was amazing! The clinic floor administrators were so helpful with any questions I had and had great attitudes!!
Hannah T.
Hannah T.
16:11 29 Apr 22
The people were very helpful and nice. They helped make the experience go smoothly and be less nerve racking for us test takers.
Rachel G.
Rachel G.
13:25 29 Apr 22
Eric H.
Eric H.
10:19 25 Apr 22
Hillary G.
Hillary G.
19:11 24 Apr 22
Bryan S.
Bryan S.
18:45 24 Apr 22
Staff was nice and laid back.
Moira D.
Moira D.
16:56 24 Apr 22
Allyson D.
Allyson D.
18:04 23 Apr 22
melanie P.
melanie P.
16:16 23 Apr 22
Anna W.
Anna W.
16:15 23 Apr 22
Dylan R.
Dylan R.
14:50 23 Apr 22
Evan D.
Evan D.
19:29 19 Mar 22
Great weekend testing with SRTA. The instructors did a great job of keeping everything going while also making sure it wasn’t a too stressful environment. Everything ran smoothly.
Jonas F.
Jonas F.
19:08 19 Mar 22
Mark D.
Mark D.
18:54 19 Mar 22
A great testing experience! I was very informed about what was expected of me. Thank you to SRTA for making my dental board experience a pleasant one.
Scott E.
Scott E.
18:47 19 Mar 22
Made a stressful experience so pleasant!!!!!
Austin R.
Austin R.
18:15 19 Mar 22
Heath M.
Heath M.
18:05 19 Mar 22
Evan S.
Evan S.
18:02 19 Mar 22
JR
JR
17:59 19 Mar 22
Payton H.
Payton H.
17:51 19 Mar 22
Conner N.
Conner N.
17:50 19 Mar 22
Alecia J.
Alecia J.
17:50 19 Mar 22
Julie F.
Julie F.
17:41 19 Mar 22
Michael L.
Michael L.
17:35 19 Mar 22
The testing staff was great. Really easy going and made you comfortable on a stressful day. Would definitely take the test again and I might have to here soon anyway. 10/10 recommend
Vince L.
Vince L.
17:34 19 Mar 22
Christopher H.
Christopher H.
17:19 19 Mar 22
hennelly I.
hennelly I.
17:16 19 Mar 22
Jackson L.
Jackson L.
17:12 19 Mar 22
Franklin M.
Franklin M.
16:50 19 Mar 22
Katherine H.
Katherine H.
16:39 19 Mar 22
Camryn R.
Camryn R.
16:07 19 Mar 22
hayden H.
hayden H.
15:55 19 Mar 22
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