Need help! To start preparing for ADC exam as an Indian Dentist (Currently Intern)
Hey everyone, I’m an Indian BDS graduate currently planning to start my ADC journey and hopefully move to Australia within the next year. I’ve been researching a lot, but honestly I still feel pretty overwhelmed and would really appreciate guidance from people who’ve been through it or are currently preparing.
A few things I’d love help with:
• What should I study first for the ADC written exam?
• Which resources/coaching platforms/books are actually worth it? (Recall questions, Dental Decks, Australian guidelines, etc.)
• Is self-study enough, or is coaching necessary?
• Realistically, how difficult is the ADC exam for an international dentist?
• How many attempts do most people need to clear it?
• Is becoming a dentist in Australia genuinely worth it in terms of career growth, work-life balance, and finances?
• After clearing ADC, how hard is it to secure registration/job opportunities?
Also, if anyone here is currently preparing for ADC and would like a serious study partner/accountability buddy, please reach out. It would be great to connect, share resources, stay consistent, and make this process less isolating.
I’m genuinely committed but just need some direction from people who know the reality beyond YouTube videos.
Any honest advice, personal experiences, resource recommendations, or study group suggestions would mean a lot. Thank you!