DENTPIN (DENTal Personal Identifier Number) is a unique, eight-digit number that helps protect your personal identifying information. It replaces the use of Social Security Numbers, Canadian Social Insurance Numbers or Reference Numbers for the dental testing, application and education systems.
If you have previously taken or applied to take any dental exam, or if you are a licensed dentist or dental hygienist in the U.S., you already have a DENTPIN please do not register for another. You may search for a forgotten DENTPIN or if you know your DENTPIN but forgot your password, you can retrieve a forgotten DENTPIN password. To change or correct your name or other information, do not register for a new DENTPIN. Instead, complete the DENTPIN Request Form and email it to: dentpin@ada.org.
If you need to update your address, phone number or reset a password, use the self service feature and Update Your DENTPIN in real time.
DENTPIN®
Your DENTPIN login is the key to your dental education, from testing onward.
What is DENTPIN?
DENTPIN programs
The following admission tests, examinations and applications use DENTPIN login to access. Select one below to learn more about relevant prerequisites, requirements, scores and more.
Admission Tests and Licensure Examinations that require DENTPIN
The Advanced Dental Admission Test is for those interested in post-graduate programs.
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The National Board Dental Hygiene Examination is part of the licensure process for dental hygienists.
The Integrated National Board Dental Exam replaces the NBDE Parts I and II.
The DLOSCE is a high stakes licensure examination which began administration in 2020.
Applications that require DENTPIN
All U.S. dental schools use the Associated American Dental School Application Service. (AADSAS).
The Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) is for advanced dental education. programs.
CAAPID is for international dental graduates who want to practice in the U.S. or Canada.
If you are a Texas resident applying to a Texas dental school, you must complete the TMDSAS.
The Dental Match program matches applicants to postdoctoral education programs. with applicants.
Register for a DENTPIN
If you are testing for the first time, you must register for a DENTPIN before you apply to test.