General Chairside Assisting
Apply for DANB’s GC exam. Learn about the exam, how to apply, how to prepare, and what to expect on exam day.
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Important Information
These resources will help you apply and prepare for the exam.
Timeline & Requirements
TEST WINDOW
60 DAYS
TEST TIME
75 MINUTES
TEST QUESTIONS
95 QUESTIONS
Eligibility Requirements & Pathways
Pathway I
- Graduation from a CODA-accredited dental assisting or dental hygiene program,
- Current hands-on CPR, BLS or ACLS from a DANB-accepted provider
Pathway II
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Minimum of 3,500 hours of approved work experience
- Current hands-on CPR, BLS or ACLS from a DANB-accepted provider
Pathway III
- Former DANB CDA status, or graduation from or enrollment in a CODA-accredited DDS or DMD program, or graduation from a dental degree program outside the U.S. or Canada, or graduation from or enrollment in a post-baccalaureate program affiliated with a U.S. or Canadian dental school on DANB’s list of accepted post baccalaureate programs
- Current hands-on CPR, BLS or ACLS from a DANB-accepted provider
Testing Options
Test Center
Read about what to expect when you take your exam in-person at a test center.
Online Proctored Exam
Learn what you’ll need to be able to take your exam through online remote proctoring.
DALE Foundation Study Materials
CDA Exam Prep Bundle
This complete package includes all the practice tests and review courses for DANB’s CDA exam.
DANB GC Review Part I
Prepare for your upcoming exam with this comprehensive GC review course.
DANB GC Review Part II
Prepare for your upcoming exam with part two of the GC review course.
DANB GC Practice Test
Quiz yourself with over 200 practice questions to review the material before you take DANB’s GC exam.