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DANB Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control

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CDIPC DANB Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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1

CDC Dental IPC FoundationsYou are here

Master the CDC 2016 Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings cover to cover.

20
hours
2

OSHA BBP and HazCom

Drill 1910.1030, 1910.1200, and respiratory protection requirements.

20
hours
3

Sterilization, Surfaces, and Waterlines

Spaulding classification, monitoring, EPA disinfectants, DUWL programs.

20
hours
4

Programs, Policies, Practice Tests

Written plans, ICC role, training audits, plus timed mixed practice sets.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
80 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CDIPC Exam?

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Age
No minimum age requirement
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Requirements
  • •Experience and training as a dental Infection Control Coordinator (ICC)
  • •Refer to DANB CDIPC application packet for current eligibility pathways

CDIPC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks of focused study

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

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Retake Policy

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Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$325 (traditional) / $320 (active military)
Total Estimated Cost$320-325 (exam fee only)
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CDIPC Exam Details

DANB Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control

Administered by DANB (Dental Assisting National Board)

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Scaled score 400 (100-900 scale)
Passing Score
100
Questions
120
Minutes
$325 traditional / $320 active military
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-100 hours
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent; experience and training as a dental Infection Control Coordinator (ICC); refer to DANB application packet for current eligibility pathways
Valid for: Annual renewal with DANB CE requirements

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) content outline

Foundations of Infection Prevention15%

Chain of infection, transmission modes, Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions

Regulatory Framework12%

CDC dental IPC summary, OSHA BBP/HazCom/respiratory protection, EPA, FDA, state dental boards

Hand Hygiene8%

CDC five moments, ABHR, handwashing, surgical hand antisepsis

PPE10%

ASTM F2100 masks, N95 fit testing, gowns, gloves, donning/doffing sequences

Sterilization and Disinfection18%

Spaulding classification, instrument processing workflow, sterilization methods, monitoring

Surface and Equipment Management10%

EPA-registered hospital disinfectants, surface barriers, clinical contact surfaces

Dental Unit Waterlines8%

CDC ≤500 CFU/mL, biofilm management, anti-retraction valves, shocking, water testing

Sharps Safety and BBP8%

Hierarchy of controls, sharps log, post-exposure protocols, HBV/HCV/HIV

Respiratory Protection5%

TB screening, aerosols, HVE, rubber dam, pre-procedural rinse

Programs, Policies, Training6%

Written IPC plan, ICC role, immunizations, annual training, audits, RMW, amalgam separators

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