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ADC International (ADCI) is a leading independent authority in accreditation and assessment of health programs worldwide, with a particular focus on oral health.
Candidates may wish to submit a review or appeal during the dental practitioner assessment process.
You can apply for a review or appeal via your ADC Connect portal.
This process does not involve the re-scoring or re-assessment of your examination performance. Detailed performance scores in the different components of the examination and/or examination questions and answers are also not released to candidates.
The review or appeal of an assessment or examination outcome is a two-staged process. The process involves either a Review Panel (internal review stage) or an Independent Appeals Committee (external review stage).
The Review Panel or Independent Appeals Committee review the assessment or examination process undertaken and determine whether there have been any procedural errors that may have adversely impacted a candidate.
Applications for review and appeal can be submitted only on the basis that there has been an alleged breach or error in the administrative process.
An Application for Appeal can only be submitted following determination of a review by a candidate who remains dissatisfied with the review decision.
Before applying for a review, or appeal, we strongly advise that you carefully read the Assessments and Examinations Review and Appeals Policy (PDF, 305KB).
Applications must be submitted via ADC Connect within the specified timeframe. They must include any relevant supporting documentation and be accompanied by the stipulated fee. Applications will not be processed until the fee has been received. Our Fees page has more information on the fees associated for reviews and appeals.