DANB CDA Exam Breakdown: Everything You Need to Know (2026 Update)

Thinking about getting your CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) through DANB? Here's the full, updated breakdown of everything you need to know before you register — straight from DANB's own official application packet and exam pages. In this video: ✅ What the CDA actually is, and the 3 components that make it up (RHS, ICE, GC) ✅ Question counts, time limits, and domain breakdowns for each exam ✅ The 3 eligibility pathways for the GC exam ✅ How DANB scores your exam (it's not a raw percentage!) ✅ What it costs to sit for the full CDA ✅ Annual renewal requirements once you're certified This is an updated version of my very first video on this channel, same core info, but refreshed and verified against DANB's current official materials so you're not studying off outdated numbers. 📍 One thing that changes by state: exact recognition/requirements for the CDA vary depending on where you live. Check DANB's Search-by-State tool directly at danb.org for your specific state. Want to actually study for these exams? I've got full Success Bundles for ICE, RHS, and GC — study guides, mock exams, flashcards, and cheat sheets, all linked below: 👉 thedastudyspot.gumroad.com #DANB #DentalAssistant #CDACertification #DANBCDA #DentalAssistantExam #HowToBecomeADentalAssistant #DentalAssistantStudent #DentalAssistingSchool #ICEExam #RHSExam #GCExam --- The DA Study Spot helps dental assistants pass their DANB CDA exams with study guides, mock exams, and flashcards built by a working DA with 8 years of chairside experience.