DANB exam prep
Dentovio Dental Assisting Certification Exam Prep
Dentovio Dental Assisting Certification Exam Prep connects focused lessons, original practice questions and answer explanations so you can decide what to study next.
$129one-time payment
- 49 study modules
- 556 original questions
- 72 learning figures
One-time payment of US$129, charged in US dollars. Tax, where it applies, is added on the payment page before you pay.
180 days of access from purchase. No automatic renewal.
Try one question
A sterilizer's display reports the expected time and temperature. Which additional check uses resistant microorganisms to assess the sterilization process?
How to Pass the Dental Assisting Certification Exams: use the free checklist, study plan and practice explanation.
Make your next study session count
Read a lesson, try questions on that topic, then review the reasoning behind each answer. Return to the lesson when an explanation reveals a gap.
Topics you can study
Prepare for the DANB® CDA® exam with independent study materials.
- General chairside assisting and dental materials
- Radiation health and safety
- Infection control
The CDA® exam combines General Chairside Assisting (GC), Radiation Health and Safety (RHS®), and Infection Control (ICE®).12 GC includes patient evaluation, patient management and administration, chairside dentistry, and dental materials.3
Footnotes
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DANB, RHS Exam Outline and References, effective March 12, 2025, printed pages 1–6. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/exam-outlines/rhs-exam-outline.pdf ↩
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DANB, ICE Exam Outline and References, effective March 12, 2025, printed pages 1–4. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/exam-outlines/ice-exam-outline.pdf ↩
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DANB, GC Exam Outline and References, effective July 1, 2022, printed pages 1–6; CDA component identity also appears on the official CDA exam page. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/exam-outlines/gc-exam-outline.pdf ↩
Choose the study step you need
- Read: use focused lessons and review sheets to revisit a topic.
- Apply: answer original questions and compare the explanations for every option.
- Return: save your answers, flag questions and resume saved practice.
One course, a connected study routine
Price: $129.00
Access: Access to the study materials is provided for 180 days from the date of purchase.
- 49 study modules
- 556 original practice questions
- 72 learning figures
- Lessons, review sheets and explanations for every answer option
The exam board lists a US $450 CDA® exam fee for traditional candidates in its 2026 application packet. That is a separate examination fee paid to the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.1 See the current official application packet.
Footnotes
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Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., 2026 application packet, printed/physical page 11, CDA column; traditional-candidate fee and US-dollar payment instruction. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/national-application-packets/cda-application-packet.pdf ↩
Know the source and the scope
Follow the source links alongside question explanations. Use official exam information for applications, requirements and examination policies.
DANB® is a registered service and certification mark; CDA® is a registered certification mark; and RHS® and ICE® are registered service marks of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. This course is not sponsored or endorsed by or affiliated with the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.1
Dentovio provides independent exam preparation. Our questions are original practice, not official or recalled examination questions.
Footnotes
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Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., Usage Guidelines for DANB Marks, footer November 10, 2025, page 1 mark identities, page 2 §§7–8, and page 3 §§9–10 and 12–17. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/danb-policy-documents/usage-guidelines-for-danb-marks.pdf?sfvrsn=ac485984_5 ↩
Official source references
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A3: DANB, GC Exam Outline and References, effective July 1, 2022, printed pages 1–6; CDA component identity also appears on the official CDA exam page. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/exam-outlines/gc-exam-outline.pdf
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A1: DANB, RHS Exam Outline and References, effective March 12, 2025, printed pages 1–6. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/exam-outlines/rhs-exam-outline.pdf
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A2: DANB, ICE Exam Outline and References, effective March 12, 2025, printed pages 1–4. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/exam-outlines/ice-exam-outline.pdf
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GC-CDA-APPLICATION-2026: Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., 2026 application packet, printed/physical page 11, CDA column; traditional-candidate fee and US-dollar payment instruction. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/national-application-packets/cda-application-packet.pdf
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RHS-DANB-MARKS-2025: Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., Usage Guidelines for DANB Marks, footer November 10, 2025, page 1 mark identities, page 2 §§7–8, and page 3 §§9–10 and 12–17. https://danbsfprodassets.azureedge.net/assets/docs/default-source/danb-policy-documents/usage-guidelines-for-danb-marks.pdf?sfvrsn=ac485984_5
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B3: CDC, Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003, MMWR 52(RR-17), Sterilization Monitoring narrative, Mechanical, Chemical and Biological Indicators. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5217a1.htm Current corroboration: CDC, Best Practices for Sterilization Monitoring in Dental Settings (May 15, 2024), Methods. https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/dental-ipc-faqs/sterilization-monitoring.html
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
You can read lessons, use review sheets and work through original practice questions. Each answer explanation includes the rationale, reasons the other options do not fit, and source references. The course inventory shown above reflects the material available in this product. Choose a topic to study, then use your practice review to decide what to revisit.
Can I return to my work?
Yes. Choose an answer and use Save answer to store it. You can flag a question and resume a saved practice session. The interface confirms successful saves and shows an error if a save fails. A choice you have selected but have not saved is still a draft. Keep the save confirmation in view before leaving.
Is this an official exam or a certification?
This is independent educational preparation. Purchasing or completing this course does not register you for an exam-board examination, establish examination eligibility or award exam-board certification. Check the exam board’s official information for the requirements that apply to you. Practice results describe your work on these questions; they do not predict an official score or guarantee a passing result.
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Last updated 2026-10-30
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