RDA Training and Credentialing Process 2

Question 1

Which organization offers the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential at the national level?

Accepted Answer

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)

Answer

American Dental Association (ADA)

Answer

National Board of Dental Examiners (NBDE)

Answer

American Association of Dental Assistants (AADA)

Question 2

How many hours of continuing education does DANB typically require for RDA renewal each cycle?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

5 hours

Answer

15 hours

Answer

20 hours

Question 3

A dental assistant completed an accredited program but has not yet passed the DANB exam. Which title may they legally use?

Accepted Answer

Dental Assistant

Answer

Registered Dental Assistant

Answer

Certified Dental Assistant

Answer

Licensed Dental Technician

Question 4

Which pathway allows an experienced dental assistant without formal training to sit for the DANB RDA exam?

Accepted Answer

Work experience pathway

Answer

Direct entry pathway

Answer

Military equivalency pathway

Answer

Reciprocity pathway

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the DANB Component Exam system for RDA candidates?

Accepted Answer

To allow candidates to pass individual exam sections separately

Answer

To test only clinical skills

Answer

To replace state licensing requirements

Answer

To evaluate continuing education credits

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component exam used toward the DANB CDA credential?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal Therapy Exam (PTE)

Answer

General Chairside (GC)

Answer

Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)

Answer

Infection Control Exam (ICE)

Question 7

After failing a DANB component exam, how long must a candidate typically wait before retesting?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

1 week

Answer

60 days

Answer

90 days