Free RDA Exam Prep
California Registered Dental Assistant
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Dental ProceduresYou are here
Master provisional restorations, preventive procedures, isolation techniques, and materials management. This is the largest portion of the exam.
Infection Control & Safety
Study hand hygiene, PPE, sterilization protocols, disinfection procedures, bloodborne pathogens, and hazard communication.
Assessment & Diagnostic Records
Review patient history taking, vital signs, oral assessment techniques, and dental charting systems.
Laws & Regulations
Learn scope of practice, licensing requirements, professional conduct rules, ethics, and HIPAA compliance.
Practice Exams & Review
Take timed practice tests and review weak areas. Focus on dental procedures and infection control.
Can You Take the RDA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Pay the nonrefundable $120 Dental Board application fee
- •Complete required courses such as Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Pit and Fissure Sealants, Infection Control, California Dental Practice Act, and Basic Life Support when required by the selected pathway
- •Submit fingerprints for DOJ/FBI background checks
- •Take the combined written and law/ethics examination within 2 years after the Board receives the application
RDA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4-8 weeks for focused study
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
If you fail or miss the exam, PSI receives retake eligibility automatically in about one week. Contact PSI to reschedule in 7-10 business days; no additional eligibility submission or re-exam application is required.
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Orientation: California RDA Licensure, Pathways, Fees, Eligibility, and PSI
6 sections
Current RDA Exam Format: OPES Update, Passing Standard, Results, and Retakes
6 sections
Assessment and Diagnostic Records I: Patient History, Vitals, and Oral Assessment
6 sections
Assessment and Diagnostic Records II: Diagnostic Tests, Imaging, CBCT, and Charting
6 sections
Dental Procedures I: Treatment Preparation, Instruments, Isolation, Bases, and Matrices
6 sections
Dental Procedures II: Restorations, Provisionals, Cements, and Nitrous Oxide Support
6 sections
Dental Procedures III: Preventive, Aesthetic, Patient Education, and Specialty Procedures
6 sections
Infection Control I: Patient Safety, PPE, Aerosols, Hand Hygiene, and Emergencies
6 sections
Infection Control II: Disinfection, Sterilization, Waterlines, Sharps, and Cross-Contamination
6 sections
Laws and Regulations: Consent, HIPAA, Abuse Reporting, Records, Conduct, and Scope
6 sections
RDA Study Plan: Domain Weighting, Scenario Practice, Pacing, and Error Review
7 sections
Final RDA Review: Test Day, License Issuance, Renewal, and Next Steps
7 sections
RDA Exam Details
California Registered Dental Assistant
Administered by Dental Board of California
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Dental Board of California content outline
Provisional restorations, preventive procedures, isolation techniques, materials/supplies management, patient education
Hand hygiene, PPE, sterilization, disinfection, bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication
Patient history, vital signs, oral assessment, charting, diagnostic records
Licensing requirements, scope of practice, professional conduct, ethics, HIPAA
What's Included
12 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the RDA?
After passing the RDA, you can pursue these career paths
DANB CDA
National dental assistant certification
DANB NELDA
Entry-level DANB credential
RDAEF
Extended Functions permit for advanced procedures
OA
Orthodontic Assistant permit
RDA Exam FAQ
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