At a Glance

Your DAT* score is more than just a formality in the admissions process. Dental school admissions committees use your DAT score in conjunction with your college record to assess whether you have the academic foundation upon which to build a successful dental career. Consequently, a high score on the DAT will have a direct, positive impact on your dental school application.

The DAT is designed to provide dental schools with common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants. The exam measures general academic aptitude, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability. The test is offered exclusively on computer and consists of a battery of four distinct tests: Survey of Natural Sciences, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning.

The DAT at a Glance

Survey of Natural Sciences



Time:	90 minutes


Format:	100 questions


Topics Tested:	Biology Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry


In the Practice Lab:	Strategy Session	Practice Qs



Perceptual Ability Test (PAT)



Time:	60 minutes


Format:	90 questions


Topics Tested:	Visualizing in 3 dimensions Angle discrimination


In the Practice Lab:	Strategy Session	Practice Qs


Reading Comprehension Test



Time:	60 minutes


Format:	50 questions


Topics Tested:	Ability to absorb information Finding the main idea Ability to keep track of information


In the Practice Lab:	Strategy Session	Practice Qs


Quantitative Reasoning Test



Time:	45 minutes


Format:	40 questions


Topics Tested:	Algebra Word Problems Basic Math Geometry Trigonometry


In the Practice Lab:	Strategy Session	Practice Qs

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