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COA Certified Orthodontic Assistant VIP Practice Exam

COA — The Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) credential is issued by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The computer-based exam consists of approximately 60 scored questions covering chairside orthodontic procedures, dental materials, infection control, radiography, patient education, and administrative functions. Candidates must pass with a scaled score of 75 or higher.

52
Questions
90m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 52👑 VIP

A patient presents for band placement on the upper first molars. The orthodontist has selected steel bands that appear slightly too tight when tried on. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step before cementing?

Questions 2–52 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.