NDAEB Theory Exam case studies
NDAEB Theory Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NDAEB Theory Exam is the written component of the national certification process administered by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board, an independent board established on November 15, 1997, when responsibility for the national dental assisting examination was transferred from the Canadian Dental Assistants' Association. The exam is intended for dental assisting students and graduates of both registered and non-registered programs who need the NDAEB certificate, a one-time acquisition that does not require annual renewal. The NDAEB Theory Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,585 words.
1Radiograph retake on a gagging patient
A 41-year-old woman arrives for a recall appointment. She reports that previous radiographs made her gag and that she has a strong gag reflex.
565 words, about 3 min2Sealant on a partially erupted molar
A 9-year-old boy presents for sealants on the first permanent molars. Tooth 16 (maxillary right first molar) is fully erupted with deep occlusal pits.
574 words, about 3 min3Dam placement when the tooth is badly broken down
A 34-year-old man is scheduled for a composite restoration on tooth 30 (mandibular right first molar). The mesial marginal ridge is fractured and the cavity extends subgingivally on the mesial.
515 words, about 3 min4Whitening trays for a patient with sensitivity and existing restorations
A 29-year-old woman requests at-home vital whitening with custom trays. She has mild, reversible cold sensitivity on the upper anteriors, multiple composite veneers on teeth 12 through 22, and a porcelain crown on tooth 11.
461 words, about 2 min5Coronal polish and fluoride on a patient with exposed root surfaces
A 62-year-old woman presents for a prophylaxis and fluoride application. She has generalized 2 to 3 mm gingival recession with exposed root surfaces, several areas of root caries that are being monitored, and a history of head and neck radiation that ended three years ago.
470 words, about 2 min