PassADC is an online study platform for the Australian Dental Council (ADC) Part 1 written exam. It includes 1,390 verified MCQs across all 10 subjects, 87 lessons, 33 OSCE clinical case walkthroughs, 3 full-length timed readiness trials and a 24/7 AI tutor - built for overseas-trained dentists.

How much does PassADC cost?

There's a free tier with all 87 lessons, 50 practice MCQs per day and one full 140-question readiness trial. Pro costs $49 AUD/month or $199 AUD per 6 months (about $33/month). Subscriptions cancel anytime and come with a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Does PassADC include full-length ADC-style mock exams?

Yes. PassADC includes 3 Practice-Readiness Trials that mirror the real ADC Part 1 format: 140 questions, a 4-hour timer and official blueprint subject weighting, with a full answer review after submission. Trial 1 is free.

Is PassADC affiliated with the Australian Dental Council?

No. PassADC is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Australian Dental Council.

What happens if I don't pass the ADC Part 1?

Members who complete the program and don't pass receive free Pro access until their next attempt - no forms, no questions.

How is PassADC different from cohort coaching courses?

There are no enrolment dates or cohorts to wait for - you start immediately, pay a fraction of the typical ~US$1,050 cohort price, and get a 24/7 AI tutor that explains any question in plain English instead of scheduled Zoom calls.

How long does it take to prepare for the ADC Part 1?

Most working dentists need 8-12 focused weeks at 1.5-2 hours per day. Full-time preparation can compress this to 6-8 weeks. Longer prep isn't better if it's unstructured.

What subjects should I study first for ADC Part 1?

Start with your weakest high-weight subjects. Priority = subject weighting × your accuracy gap. Oral Surgery at 55% accuracy usually beats Community Dentistry at 40% because it's worth nearly four times the marks.

What is the best ADC Part 1 study plan?

The diagnose-prioritise-practise-simulate loop: (1) diagnose across all 10 subjects; (2) prioritise weak high-weight subjects; (3) 200-400 scenario MCQs per week with same-day explanation review; (4) 2 full-length timed mocks in the final 2-3 weeks.

How many hours per day should I study for ADC Part 1?

1.5-2 focused hours per day, 5-6 days per week, is realistic for most working dentists. Consistent daily practice beats weekend cramming.

Can I pass ADC Part 1 without a cohort course?

Yes. Structured self-paced platforms with diagnostics, MCQ practice, mocks and explanations deliver the same core prep at a fraction of cohort cost. The structure is what matters - not the delivery format.

ADC Part 1 Study Guide: The Complete 8-Week Preparation Plan

Every candidate who passes the ADC Part 1 first time uses roughly the same framework - whether they realise it or not. This guide walks through the full 8-week plan, subject priority logic and how to know when you're actually ready to book the exam.

Where do you actually stand?

6 ADC-style questions. Free, instant, no credit card.

The 8-week ADC Part 1 study plan

This plan assumes 1.5-2 focused hours per day, 5-6 days per week. It scales cleanly to 6 weeks (full-time prep) or 12+ weeks (lighter daily load).

Week 1 - Diagnose, don't guess

Take a balanced diagnostic across all 10 subjects
Rank subjects by weighting × accuracy deficit
Your top 3 weak high-weight subjects will consume ~50-60% of study time

Weeks 2-4 - Rebuild your weakest three subjects

Pre-test → learn → post-test loop on each lesson
End every day with 20-30 mixed MCQs from priority subjects
Review every wrong answer's explanation the same day

Weeks 5-6 - Broaden and interleave

Bring the remaining 7 subjects into rotation
Interleave subjects within each practice session, not single-subject days
Start spaced-repetition reviews of everything you got wrong earlier

Week 7 - First full simulation

Sit a full-length, timed, blueprint-weighted mock (140 questions, 4 hours)
Real exam conditions - same start time, timed breaks, no pausing
Spend 2 days reviewing every incorrect answer

Week 8 - Repair and rehearse

Target only the weak areas the mock exposed
Second full simulation 3-4 days before the exam
Final 48 hours: review flagged questions only - no new content

Subject priority: where the marks actually are

Every discipline in the official ADC blueprint appears in every written exam, but their weightings vary from 5% to 14%. A smart study plan spends time in proportion to marks-available × your accuracy gap:

Operative / Restorative DentistryRestorative 14%

Paediatric DentistryPaeds & ortho 10%

OrthodonticsPaeds & ortho 10%

Community & Preventive DentistryPreventive 10% · Infection control 5%

Periodontics9%

Oral Medicine & PathologyOral med & path 7% · General medicine 8%

Endodontics7% · Dental emergencies 8%

Oral Surgery7% · Pain & anxiety 5%

ProsthodonticsFixed 5% · Removable 5%

PharmacologyAssessed across disciplines · 10%

Every subject has its own high-yield topics and classic traps - see the linked subject guides for topic-by-topic breakdowns.

How do you know when you're ready to book the exam?

Book only when all three of these are true:

Consistent 65-70%+ accuracy on scenario-based practice MCQs
At least 2 full-length timed mocks completed, with the second at readiness level
Weak subjects have been actively repaired since the last mock - not just noticed

If any one of these isn't true, extending prep by 2-3 weeks costs far less than a failed attempt (AUD $2,122). See our full cost breakdown for the total financial picture.

Where do you actually stand?

6 ADC-style questions. Free, instant, no credit card.

Related ADC Part 1 resources

ADC Part 1 question bank · Full mock exam · How to pass ADC Part 1 · Pass rate explained · Full cost breakdown · Back to ADC Part 1 hub