DANB National Exam Candidate Guides and Applications
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Radiation Health and Safety Component (RHS)
Infection Control Component (ICE)
General Chairside Component(GC)
Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)
Certified Dental Practice Management Exam (CDPMA)
Exam Prep
DANB Study Guide
DANB Articles
Studying DANB CDA Exam
DANB Career Ladder Templates
DANB COO Inducted as NCCA Commissioner
CHICAGO (December 30, 2009) - On November 20, 2009 DANB Chief Operating Officer Liz Koch, MPH, M.Ed., was inducted as a Commissioner of the
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The induction ceremony was held during the 2009 Annual Educational Conference of the Institute for
Credentialing Excellence (formerly the National Organization for Competency Assurance).
"It is an honor to be appointed to serve on NCCA's Commission to uphold and enforce the high standards that certification agencies - including DANB -
must meet in order for their certification programs to earn NCCA accreditation," Koch said. Koch is one of 12 NCCA Commissioners and will serve in the
Administrative Reviewer capacity. Koch was nominated for the Commissioner position by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence's Nominating Committee
and elected by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence's membership.
While in the role of Commissioner, Koch will be responsible for reviewing the policy and procedures of credentialing organizations. "One of my main duties
will be to review new and renewal applications and make accreditation decisions at meetings held throughout the year," Koch stated.
The NCCA's mission is to "help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of a variety of certification
programs/organizations that assess professional competency." Using a peer-review process, the NCCA establishes accreditation standards, evaluates
compliance with the standards, recognizes organizations/programs that demonstrate compliance, and serves as a resource on quality certification.
Receiving NCCA accreditation demonstrates an organization/program has met the high standards of the NCCA. The NCCA has reviewed and accredited
DANB's Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) national exam certification programs. DANB's CDA exam includes the
General Chairside (GC), Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), and Infection Control (ICE) component exams. DANB's COA exam includes the Orthodontic
Assisting (OA) and Infection Control (ICE) component exams.
For more information about DANB, visit www.danb.org or call 1-800-FOR-DANB x417. For more information about the Institute for Credentialing Excellence
and NCCA accreditation, visit www.credentialingexcellence.org.
About DANB
DANB is recognized by the American Dental Association as the premier national certification and testing agency for dental assistants. DANB's certification
programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. DANB serves the public by promoting a means of identifying qualified and
competent dental assistants and by measuring and promoting excellence in oral healthcare delivery. As a Mark of Dental Assisting Excellence , DANB
Certification is a source of pride for those who achieve it. Currently, there are more than 32,000 DANB Certifcants nationwide, and DANB Certifications
and Certificates of Competency are recognized or required in 37 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Air Force, and the Veterans Administration . For
those dental assistants who meet the eligibility and exam requirements, DANB Certification may be earned in the areas of Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
and/or Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA). In addition to these two national certifications, DANB offers Certificates of Competency in Radiation Health
and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE). The RHS and ICE exams are components of the CDA exam, and ICE is also a component of the COA exam.
Individuals may take these components separately in order to earn Certificates of Competency. Passing either or both of these exams demonstrates a
dental assistant's competency in these two areas that are important to the health and safety of oral healthcare workers and patients alike.
Position Paper and Executive Summary of the ADAA/DANB Alliance Addressing a Uniform National
Model for the Dental Assisting Profession and Executive Summary
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Radiation Health and Safety Component (RHS)
Infection Control Component (ICE)
General Chairside Component(GC)
Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)
Certified Dental Practice Management Exam (CDPMA)
Exam Prep
DANB Study Guide
DANB Articles
Studying DANB CDA Exam
DANB Career Ladder Templates
DANB COO Inducted as NCCA Commissioner
CHICAGO (December 30, 2009) - On November 20, 2009 DANB Chief Operating Officer Liz Koch, MPH, M.Ed., was inducted as a Commissioner of the
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The induction ceremony was held during the 2009 Annual Educational Conference of the Institute for
Credentialing Excellence (formerly the National Organization for Competency Assurance).
"It is an honor to be appointed to serve on NCCA's Commission to uphold and enforce the high standards that certification agencies - including DANB -
must meet in order for their certification programs to earn NCCA accreditation," Koch said. Koch is one of 12 NCCA Commissioners and will serve in the
Administrative Reviewer capacity. Koch was nominated for the Commissioner position by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence's Nominating Committee
and elected by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence's membership.
While in the role of Commissioner, Koch will be responsible for reviewing the policy and procedures of credentialing organizations. "One of my main duties
will be to review new and renewal applications and make accreditation decisions at meetings held throughout the year," Koch stated.
The NCCA's mission is to "help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of a variety of certification
programs/organizations that assess professional competency." Using a peer-review process, the NCCA establishes accreditation standards, evaluates
compliance with the standards, recognizes organizations/programs that demonstrate compliance, and serves as a resource on quality certification.
Receiving NCCA accreditation demonstrates an organization/program has met the high standards of the NCCA. The NCCA has reviewed and accredited
DANB's Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) national exam certification programs. DANB's CDA exam includes the
General Chairside (GC), Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), and Infection Control (ICE) component exams. DANB's COA exam includes the Orthodontic
Assisting (OA) and Infection Control (ICE) component exams.
For more information about DANB, visit www.danb.org or call 1-800-FOR-DANB x417. For more information about the Institute for Credentialing Excellence
and NCCA accreditation, visit www.credentialingexcellence.org.
About DANB
DANB is recognized by the American Dental Association as the premier national certification and testing agency for dental assistants. DANB's certification
programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. DANB serves the public by promoting a means of identifying qualified and
competent dental assistants and by measuring and promoting excellence in oral healthcare delivery. As a Mark of Dental Assisting Excellence , DANB
Certification is a source of pride for those who achieve it. Currently, there are more than 32,000 DANB Certifcants nationwide, and DANB Certifications
and Certificates of Competency are recognized or required in 37 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Air Force, and the Veterans Administration . For
those dental assistants who meet the eligibility and exam requirements, DANB Certification may be earned in the areas of Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
and/or Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA). In addition to these two national certifications, DANB offers Certificates of Competency in Radiation Health
and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE). The RHS and ICE exams are components of the CDA exam, and ICE is also a component of the COA exam.
Individuals may take these components separately in order to earn Certificates of Competency. Passing either or both of these exams demonstrates a
dental assistant's competency in these two areas that are important to the health and safety of oral healthcare workers and patients alike.
Position Paper and Executive Summary of the ADAA/DANB Alliance Addressing a Uniform National
Model for the Dental Assisting Profession and Executive Summary
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