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Exam Reference Materials

DANB's Exam Reference Materials are textbooks and other reference materials used by the DANB Exam Committees in constructing the exams. These lists do not include all textbooks and materials that are available for the study of dental assisting. They are simply the resources that the Exam Committee subject matter experts have determined to provide the latest information covering the knowledge needed to match or surpass a determined level of competency in the practice of dental assisting.

Making the lists available is intended to be helpful to the candidate in preparing for the exams. It is not intended to be an endorsement for any of the publications listed. It is not necessary to use any of these books in order to pass the exam; conversely, reading all of these books will not guarantee that you will pass the exam. You may obtain the reference materials listed by contacting the publisher directly or through various bookstores; some are available online.

You should prepare for the DANB Certification and component exams using as many different preparatory sources as possible. DANB offers the following publications to assist exam candidates in the preparation process:

The DANB Review
DANB’s Glossary of Dental Assisting Terms

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