DANB is the nationally recognized certification organization for dental assistants.
DANB’s 2018-2019 Dental Assistants Salary & Satisfaction Survey is now available!
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DANB exams are recognized or required in 39 states.
DANB’s RHS exam is a component exam of both the NELDA and CDA certifications. There are no eligibility requirements for taking the RHS exam. You can apply online right now!
Apply online to take DANB’s ICE exam. DANB’s ICE exam is a component exam of the NELDA, CDA, and COA certifications. There are no eligibility requirements, so you can apply online right now!
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), DANB and the DALE Foundation recently launched a website that provides information about a new dental infection control education and certification initiative.
Now entry-level dental assistants can earn DANB certification with DANB's new National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification! Find out how to jumpstart your career today.
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The first step is to create a DANB account or log into an account if you already have one.
DANB offers national certification exams, certificates of knowledge-based competency exams and state-specific dental assisting expanded functions exams. Find out how to apply for a DANB® exam today.
DANB wants you to be as prepared as possible for your certification and component exams with these helpful exam reference materials.
Take advantage of DANB’s full range of resources today by creating an account.
Note: Maintenance is planned for DANB’s website starting Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6 a.m. Central Time and is expected to last approximately three hours. During this time, you will not be able to log in to your account or complete any transactions, including applying for an exam or renewing your certification. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience.
Requirements for dental assistants vary from state to state. Find your state's requirements.
DANB Certified Dental Assistants earn, on average, more than dental assistants who are not DANB certified.