DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Practice Test

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Gana confianza para DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Practica los conceptos, comprende las respuestas y refuerza tus conocimientos pregunta a pregunta.

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Examen de certificación
320 Preguntas del examen
4 horas 30 minutos Límite de Tiempo
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140 Preguntas de práctica
2 horas 20 minutos Tiempo de Práctica
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No necesitas cuenta. Una cuenta gratuita incluye 20 preguntas de este examen.
El listón a superar Scaled score (passing threshold varies by exam; set by DANB standard setting process) Puntuación mínima publicada para obtener esta certificación.
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Descripción y detalles del examen

The DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification is the nationally recognized standard of excellence for dental assisting professionals. Administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), this credential validates a comprehensive mastery of the clinical, technical, and administrative skills essential to modern dental practice. Earning the CDA demonstrates proven competency across eight critical domains: Infection Control, Radiography, General Chairside Assisting, Dental Materials, Patient and Operator Safety, Coronal Polishing, Sealant Application, and Dental Office Management. It is often a prerequisite for expanded functions and is recognized or required by many state dental boards and private practices. The certification signifies a commitment to patient safety, adherence to the highest standards of care, and dedication to professional growth. Holding the CDA credential distinguishes an assistant as a knowledgeable, skilled, and reliable member of the dental healthcare team, directly contributing to practice efficiency, regulatory compliance, and superior patient outcomes.

Preguntas de Muestra

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ICE - Occupational Safety and Administration Protocols

A sharps injury occurs when an assistant is cleaning a used scaler by hand. The assistant washes the puncture and says they do not want to report it because the patient seemed healthy. What is required next?

ICE - Process Instruments and Devices

A heat-sensitive intraoral camera sheath is torn after use, and the camera body has visible saliva at the seam. The manufacturer says the camera is not immersible. What is the best processing approach?

RHS - Infection Prevention and Control

After exposing images, the assistant removes gloves, then carries unprocessed contaminated receptor holders to sterilization with bare hands because they are dry. What is the infection-control problem?

RHS - Radiation Characteristics and Protection

An assistant discovers the exposure button sticks intermittently and one exposure continued longer than expected. The image was dark, and the patient asks whether to continue. What should the assistant do?

RHS - Purpose and Technique

A premolar bitewing shows open contacts on the right side but severe overlap on the left side of the same receptor. The receptor was seated correctly and the patient did not move. What is the most likely correction for the retake?

Oportunidades profesionales y salario

Salario medio: $48,070mercado de EE. UU.– Dental Assistants

Fuente: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 -- Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), US national. Occupation median, not a certification salary. (2025)

Dental Assistants

Los rangos son cifras del mercado de EE. UU. salvo que se muestre un rango local.

Qué temas cubre este examen

01General Chairside Assisting (GC component)

02Infection Control (ICE component)

03Radiation Health and Safety (RHS component)

Detalles del Examen CDA | $330 USD | 4 horas 30 minutos

Código del Examen CDA
Proveedor DANB
Costo del Examen $330 USD
Puntaje Mínimo Scaled score (passing threshold varies by exam; set by DANB standard setting process)
Límite de Tiempo 4 horas 30 minutos
Preguntas del examen 320
Tipos de PreguntasAún no disponible en este idioma
Política de Repetición 90-day waiting period between failed attempts. No stated limit on total attempts. Each retake requires a new exam registration fee.
Formato del Examen Linear (fixed-form, computer-based)

Preguntas Frecuentes

¿Cuáles son las vías de elegibilidad para presentar el examen DANB CDA?

¿Es la certificación CDA reconocida por las juntas dentales estatales?

¿Cómo renueva el examen CDA mi certificación y cuáles son los requisitos de Educación Continua (CE)?

¿Cuál es la estructura del examen CDA y cómo se califica?

¿Qué avances profesionales están típicamente disponibles para un asistente certificado DANB-CDA?