Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA)

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DANB Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant

DANB’s CPFDA exam leads to national certification. The CPFDA exam consists of three component exams: 

  • Coronal Polish (CP)
  • Sealants (SE)
  • Topical Fluoride (TF)

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Ready to take DANB’s CPFDA exam? You can apply online right now! 

DANB’s CPFDA certification includes three component exams: Coronal Polish (CP), Sealants (SE), and Topical Fluoride (TF). To earn CPFDA certification, you must be eligible under one of four pathways. In addition, you must have dental assistant or hygiene work experience or graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting or hygiene program. Find more details about CPFDA certification eligibility pathways on our Exam Eligibility Requirements page.

Additional Information

Exam Eligibility Requirements

DANB’s CPFDA Application Packet can be used if you would like to submit your application via mail or fax.

CPFDA Application Packet (PDF)

DANB CPFDA Exam Study Materials

DANB’s CPFDA exam blueprint outlines the topics covered on DANB’s CPFDA exam. You can use the blueprint to help create your study plan.

CPFDA Exam Blueprint (PDF)

DALE Foundation Review Courses

The DALE Foundation, the official DANB affiliate, offers practice tests to help prepare for the DANB CPFDA exam.

DANB CP Practice Test
DANB EFDA Practice Test

CPFDA Component Exams

  • Coronal Polish (CP)

    The Coronal Polish (CP) exam is one of three components of the Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA) exam. This exam can be taken at the same time as the other two component exams or on its own. Successful completion of the CP exam leads to a certificate of knowledge-based competency. Following are details about the CP exam:

    • 100 multiple-choice questions
    • 1 ¼ hours testing time
    • $225 stand-alone exam fee
    • No eligibility requirements apply

    Go to the CP Exam Page

  • Sealants (SE)

    The Sealants (SE) exam is one of three components of the Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA) exam. This exam can be taken at the same time as the other two component exams or on its own. Successful completion of the SE exam leads to a certificate of knowledge-based competency. Following are details about the SE exam:

    • 80 multiple-choice questions
    • 60 minutes testing time
    • $125 stand-alone exam fee
    • No eligibility requirements apply

    Go to the SE Exam Page

  • Topical Fluoride (TF)

    The Topical Fluoride (TF) exam is one of three components of the Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA) exam. This exam can be taken at the same time as the other two component exams or on its own. Successful completion of the TF exam leads to a certificate of knowledge-based competency. Following are details about the TF exam:

    • 80 multiple-choice questions
    • 60 minutes testing time
    • $125 stand-alone exam fee
    • No eligibility requirements apply

    Go to the TF Exam Page

Prepare for DANB Exams

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