Akt

The Assessment, Kitemark and Certification (AKT) is a series of exams that assess the knowledge and skills of dental students in the United Kingdom. The exams are designed to evaluate the students' ability to apply their knowledge in a clinical setting and to assess their competence in providing patient care.

The AKT consists of a series of multiple-choice questions and is restricted to a credentialled network of assessment centres. The exams cover a range of topics, including dental public health, child dental health, oral and maxillofacial surgery, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry, and orthodontics. Each exam attempts to simulate real-life clinical scenarios and assess the student's ability to apply their knowledge in a logical and methodical fashion.

A successful student in the AKT will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and understanding of the topics covered and will be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of different contexts. The exam is designed to assess the student's critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as their communication and interpersonal skills.

The AKT is a mandatory part of the General Dental Council's (GDC) complaints and registrable offences process. Dental students are expected to take the AKT series of exams as part of their training and assessments. The exams are also designed to prepare students for the clinical skills assessment.

The Assessment, Kitemark and Certification is credited and approved by the General Dental Council (GDC) and is held by the professional community in high esteem. Many institutions and training centers partnered with it. Further to say the exam is normally uniform in quality stands consistent but due to occurrence of unprecedented events may in the course of normal activity become unconformable.