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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, AK, AZ, AR,  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)

DENTAL HYGIENE EXAMINATION

AL, AK, AZ, AR, 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, VT, WV, WI, WY

*These states require the IEO or CSCE computerized portion

Updated 11/16/2023

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:

Current SRTA – PDS Locations:

Athens, GA

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

Branson M.
Branson M.
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Really great experience testing with SRTA. Staff was very friendly and organized.
Adam F.
Adam F.
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Examiners extremely helpful and nice.
Braden S.
Braden S.
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Overall great experience with SRTA. Very organized and helpful whenever we had any questions.
Zach L.
Zach L.
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Emma B.
Emma B.
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Examiners were very prepared and friendly
Eyman Z.
Eyman Z.
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Thank you for making these two days easy on us. The examiners were truly so nice!
Katreen B.
Katreen B.
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As much as this day was stressful for us, the examiners were too nice with us which helped us a lot. Thank you so much 🙂 p
Patrick C.
Patrick C.
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Very well organized and well run. SRTA staff were helpful
Hunter W.
Hunter W.
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Ali A.
Ali A.
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Sreedatta M.
Sreedatta M.
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Rubinya S.
Rubinya S.
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Brittany D.
Brittany D.
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Dr. Holt was so nice and helpful! He made our nervous jitters go right away.
Zac G.
Zac G.
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I had a phenomenal, all-around experience with SRTA. Whether it was registering for the exam, communication with the SRTA team, them accommodating my scheduling requests. The day of the exam was also surprisingly stress-free. They are friendly and professional! All instructions were communicated perfectly, and all questions were answered appropriately! Even taking the DSE portion was stress-free. I highly recommend anyone looking to take a regional dental licensure exam to go with SRTA. I am 100% satisfied.
Johnna R.
Johnna R.
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Claire C.
Claire C.
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Alicia C.
Alicia C.
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koko g
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Phillip S.
Phillip S.
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Very kind and helpful proctors. They made the process very easy.
Brandon H.
Brandon H.
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Frederick M.
Frederick M.
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Brooke S.
Brooke S.
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Aimee P.
Aimee P.
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Great testing experience
Jenna S.
Jenna S.
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Wonderful!
Natalie B.
Natalie B.
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Lohni B.
Lohni B.
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Kelsey O.
Kelsey O.
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Hannah S.
Hannah S.
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Great experience!!
Abigail S.
Abigail S.
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Very friendly staff, the environment was very calm and allowed me to do my best!
Megan J.
Megan J.
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Very nice individuals! No complaints about my experience.
Trang N.
Trang N.
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I liked it. Everyone is so nice
Jocelyn T.
Jocelyn T.
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Easy & smooth process, the proctors were very nice & helpful!
Bailee S.
Bailee S.
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The SRTA representatives were great and everything went so smoothly. Would definitely recommend taking the SRTA clinical board.
Mohammad G. A.
Mohammad G. A.
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I had such a great experience with SRTA overall. Test day wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be. Their customer support was very helpful and professional. They made the online testing experience easy and simple! Very satisfied
Tori S.
Tori S.
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The examiners created a great and calm testing environment on such a stressful day
Lindsey C.
Lindsey C.
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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.
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Summer C.
Summer C.
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Our test CFCs were great! They made the whole process so much more relaxed than I imagined.
James D.
James D.
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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.
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Jon Aaron H.
Jon Aaron H.
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Staff was super helpful and very nice! Made the experience easy
James W.
James W.
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Very friendly testing faculty
Vishnu P.
Vishnu P.
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Over all my experience is great with SRTA at UT. Very friendly, responsible and cooperative faculty on floor.
Kayla B.
Kayla B.
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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.
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I enjoyed the off site grading experience and the CFCs were very helpful!
Dennis M.
Dennis M.
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Nathaniel A.
Nathaniel A.
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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.
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Doctor holt was awesome!!! I loved the way he did check in at the beginning, great experience
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Jennifer T.
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