DANB primarily develops and administers tests for dental assistants. These include national exams (NELDA, CDA, COA, CPFDA, CRFDA), component exams (ICE, RHS, GC, OA, CP, SE, TA, TF, AMP, IM, TMP, IS, RF), and state-specific exams related to dental assisting expanded functions for a growing number of states. DANB exams are recognized or required by 37 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Veterans Affairs. DANB also provides information services and resources for the entire dental community.