DANB is still accepting nominations for the Hazel O. Torres Memorial Award.
 DANB is still accepting nominations for the Hazel O. Torres Memorial Award. In her trust, Ms. Torres granted $2,000 to be awarded on a one-time basis to an outstanding DANB-Certified Assistant. Nominees must have a minimum of five years of continuous DANB Certification.
To nominate yourself or another dental assistant, please fill out the nomination form and submit two letters of recommendation (one personal and one from a dental professional).
Submissions must be received by January 16, 2009.
Send materials to:
DANB/Hazel O. Torres Memorial Award
444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60611
Or fax 312-642-1475
And Coming Soon ...
- DANB's 2009 CDA and COA Candidate Guides
- The 2009 DANB Calendar (which is being mailed with the Winter 2009 issue of Certified Press)
- Employer recognition gifts for Certified Assistants!
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About DANB
DANB is the nationally recognized premier certification and credentialing
agency for dental assistants. Since 1948, the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB), a nonprofit organization,
has played a vital role in the oral healthcare community. Recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA)
as the national credentialing agency for dental assistants, DANB serves the public good by providing a means of
identifying qualified and competent dental assistants and by measuring and promoting excellence
in oral healthcare delivery. DANB exam programs are accredited by the National Commission for
Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
As a Mark of Dental Assisting Excellence™, DANB Certification is a source of pride for those who achieve it. For those dental assistants who meet the eligibility and exam requirements, certification may be earned in one or more of the following areas: • Certified Dental Assistant – CDA®
• Certified Orthodontic Assistant – COA®
In addition to these three national credentials, DANB offers Certificates of Competency in Radiation Health and Safety (RHS®) and Infection Control (ICE®). Passing either or both of these exams allows a dental assistant to demonstrate competence in these two areas that are very important to the health and safety of oral healthcare workers and patients alike. The RHS and ICE exams are components of the CDA exam. ICE is also a component of the COA exam. Individuals have the opportunity to take these components separately and earn separate certificates, which make an impressive demonstration of personal achievement.
To learn more about credentialing, please read: The NOCA Guide to Understanding Credentialing Concepts
DANB is a member of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). The National Commission For Certifying Agencies (NCCA), a NOCA Commission with responsibility for accrediting credentialing programs, has evaluated DANB national certification exam programs, (CDA, COA, CDPMA and COMSA), including DANB component exams (RHS, ICE, GC and OA) and found DANB programs meet NCCA’s highest standards, thus helping to assure validity, reliability, and objectivity in the testing process. DANB Executive Director Cynthia C. Durley, MEd, MBA, completed a six-year term on the NCCA, (Chair in 2003 and 2004) and is currently NOCA’s President.
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DANB News
January 2009
The 2009 Candidate Guides are now available for download!
2009 CDA Candidate Guide
2009 COA Candidate Guide
Tradeshow News
DANB will be at the following dental meetings. Stop by and say "hello!"
Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Jan. 15-17 in Denver, CO
Booth #723
Yankee Dental Congress
Jan. 29-31 in Boston, MA
Booth #EE1
December 2008
DANB Dental Assistant Salary Survey Results Are Out!
According to the 2008 DANB Certificant Salary Survey, pay rates for DANB Certified Assistants have risen more than 9 percent in the last two years, and remain higher than national averages for non-DANB Certified assistants.
The full-time respondents reported earning a median salary of $18.00 per hour, $1.50 more than in 2006. DANB Certified Assistants also earn $2.38 more than non-DANB Certified Assistants, according to adjusted figures from a 2007 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey.
For more information, see highlights from the 2008 DANB Certificant Salary Survey.
State-Specific Information
Information on State-Specific Job Titles, Rules and Regulations is Now Available on DANB's State Specific Information Page.
Benefits of DANB Certification
Read about the many benefits of DANB Certification in the Benefits Abound article.
Press Releases
12/23/08 - DANB Executive Director Durley Wins NOCA Service Award
10/16/08 - Salaries Continue to Rise for DANB Certified Dental Assistants
6/24/08 - GiaQuinta Named DANB’s Director of Marketing and Communications
Contact DANB
Brenda Fell , CDA, CDPMA
Chair, DANB Board of Directors
Cynthia C. Durley, MEd, MBA
Executive Director
Mary GiaQuinta
Director of Marketing and Communications
312-280-3415
Address:
444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 900 Chicago, Illinois 60611
Telephone:
1-800-FOR-DANB
(or 312-642-3368)
Fax:
312-642-1475
E-mail:
Click here to send e-mail to DANB
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