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What is a CDA?

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What is a CDA?

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The official DANB defintion of a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), approved by the DANB Board of Directors in August 2006, is as follows: “A CDA is a dental assistant, dental hygienist, or dentist who: 1. Meets the education and/or experience prerequisites established by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) AND 2. Passes DANBs Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, which is comprised of component exams Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), Infection Control (ICE), and General Chairside Assisting (GC), AND 3. Is currently CPR certified, AND 4. Continues to maintain the credential by meeting DANB Recertification Requirements (including continuing education, current CPR certification and annual fee).