Test Constructor Resources

Thank you for volunteering to serve as a Test Constructor with the Department of Testing Services (DTS) at the American Dental Association (ADA). DTS provides professional psychometric and test development services for high stakes testing programs in dentistry and healthcare.

Please see below for a variety of resources to aid your work with us. If you need assistance, please contact dtsmeetings@ada.org.

Resources for All Test Constructors:

DTS Test Constructor Info and Instructional Videos (YouTube Playlist)
- ADA Policy on Professional Conduct Video
- Volunteer Login-ADA.org ADA Connect
Common Acronyms and Abbreviations (PDF)
Fairness and Sensitivity Checklist (PDF)
ADA Library Resources:
- Instructional Videos for Using the ADA’s Library Resources
- ADA Library & Archives
Continuing Education (CE) Information
- Course Instructor/Meeting Facilitator Qualifications and Conflicts of Interest
- DTS Publicity Statement for CE Activities
Expense Reimbursement Software Instructions for Concur
- NEW Concur Multi-Factor Authentication Set-Up (PDF)
- Concur Password Change Starting Nov 2023 (PDF)
VIRTUAL Activity Information
- Concur Expense-Reimbursement Instructions for Virtual Activities (PDF)
IN-PERSON Activity Information
- American Airlines Frequent Flyer Program - Any volunteer flying on American Airlines who wishes to receive frequent flyer miles after May 1, 2024 for ADA-funded travel, must register to use the ADA’s business program. You may only belong to one program, so if you already belong to another corporate or university program you will not be able to also register for the ADA’s program. Please read the AAdvantage Program Business Traveler Guide (PDF) for more information. Contact Pat Murphy, murphyp@ada.org with questions and/or to request an invitation to the ADA’s American Airlines Frequent Flyer Business Program.
- Concur Expense-Reimbursement Instructions for In-Person Activities (PDF)
- Concur ADA-Funded Volunteer Travel Overview (PDF)
- Concur Travel - Fox Webinar - Access to information for booking travel through Fox Travel
- Concur - How to Modify/Change Travel Reservation ins Concur (PDF)
- Concur - How to Cancel Travel Reservations in Concur (PDF)
- ADA Volunteer and Non-Staff Travel and Expense Policy (PDF)
- Emergency Travel Assistance (PDF)

Exam-Specific Resources

ADAT

ADAT On-Demand Test Constructor Orientation
- Passcode: ADA-DTS-2322
  - This orientation is worth 2 CE credits. To obtain these, you must complete this Post-Activity Survey: Test Constructor Orientation Post-Activity Survey. Password: Shown at end of recording.
- Recent & Forthcoming Updates to Examinations (PDF)
- ADAT Website
  - Includes Candidate Guide, Acronyms and Abbreviations, etc.

ATDH

ATDH On-Demand Test Constructor Orientation
- Passcode: ADA-DTS-2306
  - This orientation is worth 2 CE credits. To obtain these, you must complete this Post-Activity Survey: Test Constructor Orientation Post-Activity Survey. Password: Shown at end of recording.
- Recent & Forthcoming Updates to Examinations
- ATDH Website
  - Includes Candidate Guide, Practice Questions, etc.

DAT and OAT

DAT-OAT On-Demand Test Constructor Orientation
- Passcode: ADA-DTS-2310
  - This orientation is worth 2 CE credits. To obtain these, you must complete this Post-Activity Survey: Test Constructor Orientation Post-Activity Survey. Password: Shown at end of recording.
- Recent & Forthcoming Updates to Examinations
- DAT Website
  - Includes Candidate Guide, etc.
- OAT Website
  - Includes Candidate Guide, etc.

DHLOSCE

Recent & Forthcoming Updates to JCNDE Examinations
- Scroll down to “News and Resources from JCNDE” section
DHLOSCE Website
- Includes informational webinar

DLOSCE

DLOSCE On-Demand Test Constructor Orientation
- Passcode: ADA-DTS-2315
  - This orientation is worth 2 CE credits. To obtain these, you must complete this Post-Activity Survey: Test Constructor Orientation Post-Activity Survey. Password: Shown at end of recording.
Recent & Forthcoming Updates to JCNDE Examinations
- Scroll down to “News and Resources from JCNDE” section
DLOSCE Website
- Includes Candidate Guide, Practice Questions, etc.
DLOSCE Informational Webinar
- Facilitated by Dr. David Waldschmidt, Director, JCNDE and Director, ADA Department of Testing Services and Dr. Kanthasamy Ragunanthan, 2020-2021 Chair, Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations

INBDE

INBDE Orientation Registration (Live or On-Demand)
Passcode: ADA-DTS-INBDE2024
This orientation is worth 2 CE credits. To obtain these, you must complete this Post-Activity Survey: Test Constructor Orientation Post-Activity Survey
Password: Question asked about content of orientation
- If you have not yet attended an orientation session, or, if you would like a refresher, we encourage you to register for one of our upcoming sessions.
Recent & Forthcoming Updates to JCNDE Examinations
- Scroll down to “News and Resources from JCNDE” section
INBDE Website
- Includes Candidate Guide, Item Development Guide, Appendices, etc.

NBDHE

NBDHE On-Demand Test Constructor Orientation
- Passcode: ADA-DTS-2328
  - This orientation is worth 2 CE credits. To obtain these, you must complete this Post-Activity Survey: Test Constructor Orientation Post-Activity Survey. Password: Shown at end of recording.
Recent & Forthcoming Updates to JCNDE Examinations
- Scroll down to “News and Resources from JCNDE” section
NBDHE Website
- Includes Guide, Item Development Guide, etc.
- For Item Development Guide, scroll down to “How NBDHE test questions are developed” section.