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Dental assisting is an exciting field, with new information and technology constantly emerging. The DANB's Recertification Requirements ensure that DANB Certificants remain on the leading edge of their field.
Time to Renew Your DANB Certification?
You can renew online!
DANB's Recertification Requirements include:
- Earning Continuing Dental Education (CDE) credits
- Maintaining current DANB-accepted CPR certification
- Paying the renewal fee
DANB certification is current for a one-year period. After earning DANB certification, the Certificant has one year to accrue the appropriate number of CDE credits in order to be eligible to renew the certification. CDE credits can carry over for up to two years. DANB requires a minimum of 12 CDE credits annually, which is in line with states that have mandatory CDE requirements for dental assistants. For each additional DANB certification mark, the Certificant must complete an additional six credits of CDE. Review DANB's Recertification Requirements to see how many CDE credits can be earned in each category.
DANB Certificants can earn CDE credits through a number of different means, such as the DANB's Professional Development Examination Program (PDEP) or through the DALE Foundation, the official DANB affiliate.
The renewal fee is due on or before the assigned expiration date indicated on the renewal statement. A late fee of $15 will be assessed after the certificate expiration date, but within the three-month grace period. Certificate and wallet card processing takes approximately four weeks.
Please note: Current COMSA and CDPMA Certificants can continue to renew their certification if they meet DANB's Recertification Requirements. Reinstatement of a lapsed COMSA and/or CDPMA certification will only be possible if the credential has lapsed for less than one year.
If certification lapses, the individual is no longer certified and may NOT use the credential or the acronym under any circumstances.
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