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:

DANB's Exam Reference materials
CDA Exam Reference Materials
COA Exam Reference Materials
CPFDA Exam Reference Materials

DANB Exam Review Through the DALE Foundation
The DALE Foundation offers user-friendly, interactive review courses and study aids to help you prepare for DANB exams and certification, and discover new ways to expand your career. Learn more at www.dalefoundation.org.

DANB's Exam Blueprints
DANB's exam blueprints are outlines of the content that may be covered on the General Chairside (GC), Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), Infection Control (ICE), and Orthodontic Assisting (OA) component exams of DANB's CDA and COA certification exams. Using DANB's exam blueprint in conjunction with exam reference materials may be valuable tools in preparing for DANB's CDA exam or its component exams.

Download DANB's CDA Exam Blueprint Packet
Includes exam blueprints for the General Chairside (GC), Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE) exams

Download DANB's Orthodontic Assisting (OA) Exam Blueprint

Download DANB's CPFDA Exam Blueprint Packet
Includes exam blueprints for the Coronal Polish (CP), Sealants (SE), Topical Anesthetic (TA) and Topical Fluoride (TF) exams