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DANB Infection Control Exam
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ICE DANB Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Infection Prevention FundamentalsYou are here
Study standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE selection, and environmental infection control.
Sterilization and Disinfection
Master instrument processing, autoclave operation, biological monitoring, and surface protocols.
Occupational Safety and OSHA
Cover sharps disposal, post-exposure protocols, BBP Standard, and hazard communication.
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Can You Take the ICE Exam?
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- •Pathway 1: Graduate of CODA-accredited dental assisting program
- •Pathway 2: Graduate of DANB-approved program
- •Pathway 3: On-the-job training with qualifying work experience
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What You'll Study
9 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Strategy
3 sections
Chapter 2: Disease Transmission & Microbiology
3 sections
Chapter 3: Infection Prevention & Chairside Controls
3 sections
Chapter 4: Dental Unit Waterlines & Special Equipment
3 sections
Chapter 5: Clinical Asepsis & Equipment
3 sections
Chapter 6: Dental Laboratory & Waste
2 sections
Chapter 7: Instrument Processing & Sterilization
4 sections
Chapter 8: Sterilization Quality Assurance & Storage
3 sections
Chapter 9: Occupational Safety & Program Administration
5 sections
ICE Exam Details
DANB Infection Control Exam
Administered by DANB (Dental Assisting National Board)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) content outline
Standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, environmental infection control, waterline management
Instrument processing, autoclaving, biological/chemical indicators, surface disinfection
Sharps safety, post-exposure protocol, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, hazard communication
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