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NDAEB Theory Examination (National Dental Assisting Examining Board)
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Can You Take the NDAEB Theory Exam Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Effective January 1, 2026, candidates who did not graduate from a CDAC-accredited program must pass the Clinical Practice Evaluation (CPE) before becoming eligible for the Theory Examination; graduates of programs registered before December 31, 2025 are exempt from this NDAEB requirement until December 31, 2030.
- •Applicants must submit proof of completed education (diploma/transcript or a Letter of Enrolment), a valid email, a digital photo and the examination fee.
Free NDAEB Theory Exam Prep Tools
100 original practice questions
Covers all seven NDAEB domains with weighting-focused coverage and explanations for every option.
Exam Topic Review
Reflects the current computer-based 200-question Theory Examination and FDI tooth notation used by the NDAEB.
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Built for extra study without reproducing official NDAEB examination items.
What You'll Study
19 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Foundations
2 sections
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics, Jurisprudence & Scope of Practice
4 sections
Chapter 3: Oral Anatomy, Histology & Tooth Morphology
4 sections
Chapter 4: Oral Microbiology, Pathology & Pharmacology Basics
4 sections
Chapter 5: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) & Asepsis
4 sections
Chapter 6: Instrument Processing & Sterilization Monitoring
3 sections
Chapter 7: Patient Assessment, Vital Signs & Dental Charting
3 sections
Chapter 8: Dental Radiography & Radiation Protection
4 sections
Chapter 9: Chairside Assisting, Ergonomics & Moisture Control
5 sections
Chapter 10: Restorative Materials, Cavity Preparation & Tooth Whitening
5 sections
Chapter 11: Impression Materials & Laboratory Support
4 sections
Chapter 12: Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics Assisting
4 sections
Chapter 13: Endodontics & Periodontics Specialty Assisting
4 sections
Chapter 14: Oral Surgery & Suture Care Assisting
3 sections
Chapter 15: Orthodontics, Pediatric & Special Needs Patient Care
5 sections
Chapter 16: Dental Emergencies, Anesthesia & Sedation Support
3 sections
Chapter 17: Practice Administration, Inventory & Occupational Safety
4 sections
Chapter 18: Preventive Dentistry, Plaque Biofilm & Oral Hygiene Instruction
3 sections
Chapter 19: Coronal Polishing, Fluoride, Sealants & Desensitizing Agents
4 sections
NDAEB Theory Exam Exam Details
NDAEB Theory Examination (National Dental Assisting Examining Board)
Administered by National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) content outline
Largest domain: chairside assisting, dental materials, restorative and prosthodontic support, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pain and anxiety control, and medical emergencies in the dental office.
Coronal polishing, fluoride and anti-cariogenic agents, pit-and-fissure sealants, desensitizing agents, vital tooth whitening, oral hygiene instruction, plaque control and nutritional counselling related to oral health.
Asepsis, infection prevention and control, instrument processing and sterilization, surface and equipment maintenance, WHMIS and occupational health and safety, hazardous waste, and ergonomics.
Charting using FDI notation, medical and dental histories, vital signs, radiographic records and documentation, and managing patient information.
Dental and oral anatomy, tooth morphology, histology, head and neck anatomy, microbiology, pharmacology basics and oral pathology relevant to dental assisting.
CDAA Code of Ethics, legal and regulatory responsibilities, scope of practice, informed consent and confidentiality, reporting abuse and neglect, conflicts of interest, and care of patients with infectious diseases.
Appointment and recall management, inventory and supplies, dental insurance and billing terminology, financial and equipment records, referrals, and office policies and procedures.
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With detailed explanations
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