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DAT (Dental Admission Test) Syllabus
Standardized test administered by the ADA for admission to U.S. dental schools. The full DAT (Dental Admission Test) syllabus: 6 subjects, 31 chapters, 118 topics and 222 sub-topics, with 346 flashcards written against it.
DAT (Dental Admission Test) subjects
DAT (Dental Admission Test) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Biology
- Cell and Molecular Biology · 6 topics
- Molecular Genetics · 5 topics
- Classical Genetics · 5 topics
- Cellular Reproduction and Development · 5 topics
- Anatomy and Physiology of Organ Systems · 6 topics
- Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology · 5 topics
General Chemistry
- Atomic and Molecular Structure · 4 topics
- Stoichiometry and Reactions · 4 topics
- States of Matter and Solutions · 4 topics
- Thermodynamics and Kinetics · 4 topics
- Equilibrium and Acid-Base Chemistry · 4 topics
- Electrochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry · 3 topics
Organic Chemistry
- Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature · 4 topics
- Stereochemistry · 4 topics
- Reaction Mechanisms · 4 topics
- Reactions by Functional Class · 4 topics
- Synthesis and Spectroscopy · 3 topics
Perceptual Ability Test (PAT)
- Apertures (Keyhole) · 3 topics
- View Recognition (Top-Front-End) · 3 topics
- Angle Ranking · 3 topics
- Paper Folding (Hole Punching) · 3 topics
- Cube Counting · 3 topics
- Pattern Folding (3D Form Development) · 3 topics
Reading Comprehension
- Reading Strategies · 3 topics
- Question Types · 4 topics
- Scientific Passage Skills · 3 topics
Quantitative Reasoning
- Numerical Calculations · 3 topics
- Algebra · 3 topics
- Geometry and Trigonometry · 3 topics
- Probability and Statistics · 3 topics
- Applied Mathematics (Word Problems) · 4 topics
DAT (Dental Admission Test) flashcards
346 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
DAT (Dental Admission Test) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the DAT (Dental Admission Test) syllabus?
DAT (Dental Admission Test) covers 6 subjects: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Perceptual Ability Test (PAT), Reading Comprehension and Quantitative Reasoning.
How many chapters and topics are in the DAT (Dental Admission Test) syllabus?
31 chapters and 118 topics, broken down further into 222 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Biology is the largest subject, with 32 topics in 6 chapters.
Are there DAT (Dental Admission Test) flashcards?
Yes — 346 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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