Special Administration of DANB's CDA Exam at the ODA Annual Session
The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB) is proud to offer a special administration of DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam at the Ohio Dental Association (ODA) Annual Session. This year, DANB’s CDA exam will be administered on September 25, 2010.
Download the CDA Candidate Guide for the ODA Annual Session exam administration.
Complete applications, including exam fee and all required exam eligibility documentation, must be postmarked or faxed to DANB no later than August 31, 2010 to be considered for this special exam administration. There will be space to test up to 20 pre-registered dental assistants.
DANB CDAs are qualified to expose radiographs, after applying to the Ohio State Dental Board for certification as a Dental Assistant Radiographer. Additionally, being a DANB CDA may meet requirements to enroll in board-approved expanded functions courses. To learn more:
View the dental assisting requirements in Ohio.
Visit Ohio State Dental Board Web site.
 The ODA Annual Session will be held Sept. 23-25 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio. Attendees of the ODA Annual Session can take advantage of continuing education and networking opportunities. Dental assistants who attend the ODA Annual Session will have the opportunity to attend a refresher course on Ohio certification the day before the CDA exam administration. Dental assistants can also visit the DANB booth to learn more about DANB and dental assisting certification. Learn more or register for the ODA Annual Session.
DANB Introduces E-Learning Courses
DANB is proud to announce that its e-learning offerings are now available. The first two e-learning courses that are offered are DANB’s Conventional Dental Radiography Review Course and DANB’s Assessment-Based Certificate Program (ABCP): Accounts Receivable.
DANB's e-learning courses will soon be offered as products through the DALE Foundation. To learn more or to purchase DANB’s interactive e-learning offerings, visit www.danb.org/learning.
Both courses are worth 4 CDE credits upon successful completion. DANB’s Conventional Dental Radiography Review Course costs $30.00, and DANB’s ABCP: Accounts Receivable costs $50.00.
If you have already purchased a DANB e-learning course and would like to log in to DANB's e-learning portal using your login and password, visit http://learning.danb.org.
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About DANB
DANB is the nationally recognized premier certification
organization for dental assistants. Since 1948, the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB), a nonprofit organization,
has played a vital role in the oral healthcare community. Recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA)
as the national credentialing organization for dental assistants, DANB serves the public good by providing a means of
identifying qualified and competent dental assistants and by measuring and promoting excellence
in oral healthcare delivery. DANB exam programs are accredited by the National Commission for
Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
As a Mark of Dental Assisting Excellence™, DANB Certification is a source of pride for those who achieve it. For those dental assistants who meet the eligibility and exam requirements, certification may be earned in one or more of the following areas: • Certified Dental Assistant – CDA®
• Certified Orthodontic Assistant – COA®
In addition to these national credentials, DANB offers Certificates of Competency in Radiation Health and Safety (RHS®) and Infection Control (ICE®). Passing either or both of these exams allows a dental assistant to demonstrate competence in these two areas that are very important to the health and safety of oral healthcare workers and patients alike. The RHS and ICE exams are components of the CDA exam. ICE is also a component of the COA exam. Individuals have the opportunity to take these components separately and earn separate certificates, which make an impressive demonstration of personal achievement.
To learn more about credentialing, please read: The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (formerly NOCA) Guide to Understanding Credentialing Concepts
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 DANB is a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (formerly NOCA). The National Commission For Certifying Agencies (NCCA), a commission of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence with responsibility for accrediting credentialing programs, has evaluated DANB national certification exam programs, (CDA, COA, CDPMA and COMSA), including DANB component exams (RHS, ICE, GC and OA) and found DANB programs meet NCCA’s highest standards, thus helping to assure validity, reliability, and objectivity in the testing process. DANB Executive Director Cindy Durley, MEd, MBA, completed a six-year term on the NCCA (Chair in 2003 & 2004) and five years as an Institute for Credentialing Excellence Board Director, serving as President in 2006. DANB Chief Operating Officer Liz Koch, MA, MPH, MEd began her first three-year term as an NCCA Commissioner in 2009.
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The DANB logo is a registered trademark of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. DANB, DENTAL ASSISTING NATIONAL BOARD, CDA, COA, CDPMA and COMSA are registered certifications marks of DANB. RHS, ICE and MEASURING DENTAL ASSISTING EXCELLENCE are registered service marks of DANB. Use of these marks is strictly prohibited unless explicit written permission is granted by DANB.
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