State Dental Assisting Exams & Certificates

View and apply for the dental assisting exams and certificates in your state. Learn about how to apply and what to expect on exam day.

DANB Exams

State Exams

For more information about how these exams and certificates are recognized in each state, see the state requirements.

View state requirements

Important Information

Note: DANB is no longer accepting application for the Oregon Basic Dental Assisting exam and related combination exams after 1/5/2024, per the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

State Certificates

Arizona

Coronal Polishing Certificate

Expanded Function - Restorative Functions Certificate

Expanded Functions Program Approval Application

New Mexico

Advanced Certification Information

Oregon

Radiology Certificate

Pathway I - Download application

Pathway II - Download application

EFDA Certificate

Pathway I - Download application, online application

Pathway II and III - Download application, online application

Pathway IV - Please email vipservice@danb.org to request an application.

EFDA with Restorative Functions Certificate

Download application, online application

EFODA Certificate

Pathway I - Download application, online application

Pathway II and III - Download application, online application

Pathway IV - Please email vipservice@danb.org to request an application.

Oregon EFPDA Certificate

Pathway I - Download application

Pathway II - Download application

Pathway III - Please email vipservice@danb.org to request an application.

Anesthesia Dental Assistant Certificate

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Oregon Anesthesia Dental Assistant with IV Therapy Certificate

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