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DANB CDA Prep Course

Ace the DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)

750+
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
We include multiple full-length practice tests with hundreds of practice questions.
90
LESSONS
All lessons are adapted from our highly reviewed study guide.
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Reading Learners

Read content adapted from our highly reviewed study guide, so you don't miss a thing!
Learn by Repeating

Redo a difficult lesson as many times as it takes to stick in your memory!
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Get the study resource that covers the whole test and prepares you where you need it most!

Evaluation

Patient Management and Administration

Chairside Dentistry

Dental Materials

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3 Full Tests
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Course Outline
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5 Secret Keys to CDA Exam Success5 Topics
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Lesson Content
Secret Key #1: Plan Big, Study Small
Secret Key #2: Make Your Studying Count
Secret Key #3: Practice the Right Way
Study Key #4: Pace Yourself
Study Key #5: Have a Plan for Guessing
Test-Taking Strategies3 Topics
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Lesson Content
Question Strategies
Answer Choice Strategies
General Strategies
Patient Preparation and Documentation11 Topics
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Lesson Content
Preliminary Assessment Part 1
Preliminary Assessment Part 2
Oral and Facial Anatomy, Physiology, and Development
Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Development
Charting
Diagnostic Aids
Emergency Procedures and Equipment
Medical Conditions and Associated Dental Concerns
Infections, Viruses, and Dental Emergencies
Substance Use
Drugs and Drug-Induced Emergencies
Patient Management and Administrative Duties9 Topics
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Patient Management and Communication
Oral Health Information
Aids and Brushing Techniques
Proper Care of Patients and for Appliances
Reception, Communication and Accounting
Legal Records
Legal Responsibilities and Regulations Part 1
Legal Responsibilities and Regulations Part 2
Maintaining and Controlling Supplies and Equipment
Four-Handed Chairside Dentistry9 Topics
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Four-Handed Dentistry Techniques
Biting Forces, Instruments, and Cavity Preparation
Amalgam Restorations, Composite Restorations, and Veneers
Other Restorations and Dental Dams
Topical Fluoride Application, Armamentarium for Various Procedures, and Coronal Polish
Different Agents, Enamel Sealants, and Sutures
Impressions and Oral Surgery
Pain Management for Dental Procedures
Dental Conditions/Emergencies
Diagnostic/Laboratory Procedures and Dental Materials5 Topics
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General Dental Materials
Impression Materials and Procedures
Restorative Dental Materials and Procedures Part 1
Restorative Dental Materials and Procedures Part 2
Laboratory Materials and Procedures
Purpose and Technique16 Topics
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Purposes of Radiographic Images
Surveys Used for Specific Conditions and Landmarks
Patient History
Intraoral and Extraoral Techniques Part 1
Intraoral and Extraoral Techniques Part 2
Digital Imaging Techniques
Purpose and Maintenance of Radiographic Equipment
Patient Management
Mounting
Anatomical Structures and Dental Materials Observed on Images
Periodontal Disease and Bone Loss
Dental Caries and Abscesses
Cysts, Abnormalities, and Salivary Stones
Diagnostically Acceptable Images
Radiographic Errors
Preparing Images for Legal Requirements, Viewing, Duplication, and Transfer
Radiation Safety6 Topics
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Factors Affecting X-Ray Production and X-Radiation Characteristics Part 1
Factors Affecting X-Ray Production and X-Radiation Characteristics Part 2
X-Radiation Physics
X-Radiation Biology
Patient/Operator Exposure to Radiation and Radiation Safety
Protocols for Informed Consent and X-Ray Machine Malfunction
Infection Prevention and Control2 Topics
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Standard Precautions for Equipment and Supplies
Standard Precautions for Patients and Operators
Standard Precautions and Prevention of Disease Transmission8 Topics
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Infectious Disease and Bacteria
Microorganisms and Tuberculosis
Hepatitis, HIV, and Defenses Against Infection
Need for Immunization
Preventing Adverse Reactions
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Protecting the Patient and the Operator
Prevent Cross-Contamination During Procedures3 Topics
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Maintaining Aseptic Conditions Part 1
Maintaining Aseptic Conditions Part 2
Disposing of Biohazard Materials
Instrument/Device Processing3 Topics
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Processing Reusable Instruments Part 1
Processing Reusable Instruments Part 2
Monitor and Maintain Sterilization Devices
Occupational Safety/Administrative Protocols4 Topics
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Infection Control and CDC Recommendations
OSHA
Labeling Chemicals, Safety Data Sheets, and Emergency Action Plans
Documentation
DANB CDA Course Feedback
Guide to Effective Studying6 Topics
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Lesson Content
Where and How to Study
Scheduling Study Time
Reading Methods
Taking Notes
Health
Exam Day
How to Overcome Test Anxiety
DANB CDA Flashcards

Practice Tests

Practice Test 1
DANB CDA Practice Test 1 General Chairside Exam
DANB CDA Practice Test 1 Radiation Health and Safety Exam
DANB CDA Practice Test 1 Infection Control Exam
Practice Test 2
DANB CDA Practice Test 2 General Chairside Exam
DANB CDA Practice Test 2 Radiation Health and Safety Exam
DANB CDA Practice Test 2 Infection Control Exam
Practice Test 3
DANB CDA Practice Test 3 General Chairside Exam
DANB CDA Practice Test 3 Radiation Health and Safety Exam
DANB CDA Practice Test 3 Infection Control Exam
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DANB CDA Prep Course by Mometrix

Covers:

  • Patient Preparation and Documentation
  • Patient Management and Administrative Duties
  • Four-Handed Chairside Dentistry
  • Diagnostic/Laboratory Procedures and Dental Materials
  • Purpose and Technique
  • Radiation Safety
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Standard Precautions and Prevention of Disease Transmission
  • Prevent Cross-Contamination During Procedures
  • Instrument/Device Processing
  • Occupational Safety/Administrative Protocols

Features:

Study Guide

Get access to content from the best-reviewed study guide available.

Track Your Progress

Our customized course allows you to check off content you have studied or feel confident with.

3 Full-Length Practice Tests

With 750+ practice questions and lesson reviews, you can test yourself again and again to build confidence.

Flashcards

Our course includes a flashcard mode consisting of 866 content cards.
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