The Specialty Written examination measures knowledge within one selected specialty. The 2026 NBC handbook describes 80 scored multiple-choice questions plus 10 unscored field-test questions, with up to 90 minutes allowed.
These pages currently define the examination scope and serve as placeholders for future study materials. They are not complete study guides.
| Specialty | Current status |
|---|---|
| Ceramics | Scope page; study materials planned |
| Complete Dentures | Scope page; study materials planned |
| Crown & Bridge | Scope page; study materials planned |
| Digital Workflow | Scope page; study materials planned |
| Implants | Scope page; study materials planned |
| Orthodontics | Scope page; study materials planned |
| Partial Dentures | Scope page; study materials planned |
Your Specialty Written and Specialty Practical examinations must be in the same specialty.
Examination details source: CDT Examination Handbook, revised March 1, 2026.