ADEX outlines DLOSCE integration and national exam changes for commissioners

Sep 10, 2026

Steve Prinsby of ADEX described the merger of regional testing bodies, incorporation of the DLOSCE clinical-judgment exam into the ADEX pathway and recent candidate volumes; commissioners heard how these changes affect licensure portability and examination structure.

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Steve Prinsby, Regulatory and Educational Affairs Director for the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX), presented the organization’s recent changes, including consolidation of regional testing boards into ADEX and the incorporation of the Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Exam (DLOSCE) into the ADEX exam framework.

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