Central Regional Dental Testing Service

Over 50 Years of Dental and Dental Hygiene Testing Excellence!

About Us

About CRDTS

We've been developing and administering examinations on behalf of State Dental Boards since 1969. Originally established as a regional agency serving dental boards in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, today we are a nationally recognized testing agency.

With portability through initial licensure and/or credentialing, our exams are accepted throughout the U.S. With more than 50 years of testing excellence, we have a proud history of data gathering and psychometric analysis ensuring that our exams are current and valid. Our dental and dental hygiene examiners are passionate about the profession and are dedicated to providing the best exam experience for every candidate.

Our recent expansion includes the development of independent test sites providing candidates with additional test site options. Exams are offered monthly at our Central Office location in Topeka, KS and candidates can register online.

Remediation and reeducation are also offered at our Topeka facility through our CARE Program. This provides a tool for licensees needing to remediate, enhance their hand skills, or reeducate after being away from practice for a period of time.

Why Choose CRDTS?

Reliability

For over 50 years we’ve been a mainstay in national clinical testing as a pathway toward licensure. CRDTS is governed by our Member State Dental Boards and State Dental Commissions that regulate dental and dental hygiene licensure. Together, the CRDTS Members and CRDTS professionals develop and administer fair, valid, and reliable examinations to assess the competency of candidates wishing to practice dental and dental hygiene.

Portability

CRDTS examinations are recognized and accepted in over 40 states nationwide and that number is expected to increase.

Integrity

CRDTS is dedicated to the commitment of excellence in testing with integrity and professionalism. The highest of standards are maintained through a process of continually assessing and enhancing the content of our examinations. Candidates can be confident that CRDTS exams provide a fair and level playing field for all.

Key benefits:

  • Patient based and simulated patient exams
  • Same-day results and on-site retakes for most exams
  • Insurance is included for all candidates
  • Independent testing sites available for your convenience

Our Staff

Richael “Sheli” Cobler

Executive Director

richael@crdts.org
Mark Edwards, DDS

Director of Dental Examinations

mark@crdts.org
Kelly Mandella, RDH, MS

Director of Dental Hygiene Examinations

kelly@crdts.org
Trelawny Saldana, RDH

Assistant Director of Dental Hygiene Examinations

trelawny@crdts.org
Catrice Opichka, RDH

Director of Special Programs

catrice@crdts.org
Renee’ Gideon

Office and Accounts Manager

renee@crdts.org