LDEK
Lekarsko-Dentystyczny Egzamin Końcowy (LDEK)
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Lekarsko-Dentystyczny Egzamin Końcowy (LDEK) is the Polish final dental examination organised by the Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych (CEM) in Łódź. It is the endpoint of the dental curriculum and is taken by graduates of kierunek lekarsko-dentystyczny who need the examination result to move forward in the profession. CEM publishes LDEK results, statistics, schedules, handbooks and downloadable forms, and it also makes task content and a set of frequently asked questions available on its LDEK pages - those official materials, not third-party summaries, are the reference point for format and scoring questions. The most recent published sitting is the autumn 2026 session: 1216 candidates took part (one person was disqualified) and the mean score was 148.73 points, with a maximum of 200 points available, a top score of 194 and a lowest score of 60; 110 candidates scored below 56%. The next announced sitting is the spring 2027 session on 10 February 2027 (a Wednesday). Preparation should combine systematic revision of the clinical dental disciplines with timed practice on CEM's archived task content, plus careful reading of the official LDEK information, handbook and FAQ pages so that administrative and scoring rules are clear well before the exam day. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with CEM.
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Who organises the LDEK and where can I find official information?
The exam is organised by the Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych in Łódź. Its website has a dedicated LDEK section with information, results, statistics, schedules, handbooks, downloadable forms, task content and a frequently asked questions page. Always check that section before acting on second-hand information about dates, applications or scoring.
When is the next LDEK sitting?
CEM announced that the spring 2027 LDEK is planned for 10 February 2027, a Wednesday. The same announcement gave 20 February 2027, a Saturday, for the LEK. Treat these as the announced dates and confirm details on the CEM site closer to the session, since application deadlines and venue arrangements are published separately.
How is the LDEK scored and what was the maximum in the last published session?
In the autumn 2026 session the maximum number of points available was 200. CEM reported a mean of 148.73 points, a highest score of 194 and a lowest of 60, with 110 candidates below 56%. CEM publishes the maximum actually attainable for each session, so check the announcement for your own sitting rather than assuming a fixed total.
How difficult is the LDEK in practice?
The autumn 2026 statistics give a concrete picture: 1216 candidates sat the exam and averaged 148.73 out of a possible 200, while 110 candidates fell below 56%. The spread between the top score of 194 and the mean shows that strong, evenly distributed preparation separates candidates; relying on one or two favourite subjects is risky.
What happens if I am disqualified during the exam?
CEM's autumn 2026 LDEK announcement records that one person was disqualified, and the candidate count of 1216 is stated alongside that fact. Disqualification removes the chance of a result for that sitting, so read the official LDEK information and FAQ pages carefully before exam day and follow the invigilators' instructions strictly.
Can I see what the questions look like before sitting the exam?
Yes. CEM publishes task content and archived questions on its site, and the LDEK section links to task content and a frequently asked questions page. Working through official task content is the most reliable way to learn the style and level of detail expected, and it keeps your practice aligned with the body that sets the exam.
In what order should I prepare for the LDEK?
Start with the official LDEK information, handbook and FAQ pages so the rules, scoring and schedule are settled early. Then build a revision cycle across the clinical dental disciplines, and finish with timed practice on CEM's published task content. Track your scores so weak areas get a second pass rather than equal time.
What is the most common preparation mistake?
Treating the exam as pure knowledge recall and ignoring the official materials. Candidates who never read the LDEK handbook or FAQ page can be surprised by scoring rules and logistics, and those who never practise on published task content misjudge the level expected. Both are avoidable with a few hours of reading early on.
Where are results published?
CEM publishes LDEK results as news items on its homepage, as it did for the autumn 2026 session on 18 September 2026, together with aggregate statistics such as candidate numbers, mean, maximum and minimum scores. Check the LDEK results and statistics pages for your own session rather than relying on summaries elsewhere.