DANB CDA case studies
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The Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential is awarded by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) to dental assistants who pass the CDA exam. DANB describes passing the CDA exam as "a milestone achievement" and positions CDA among its featured exams, alongside Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), Infection Control (ICE) and the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) exam. The DANB CDA case studies are 5 cases and about 2,801 words.
1Pregnant Patient With Acute Pulpitis: Which Radiographs Are Justified?
A 29-year-old woman at 10 weeks' gestation presents with a two-day history of throbbing pain in the lower right first molar. The pain began with cold drinks and now wakes her at night; she has no facial swelling, fever, or difficulty swallowing.
634 words, about 3 min2Positive Spore Test After Loads Were Released
On Monday at 8:00 a.m., the office manager hands you the results of the biological indicator run on Friday: positive for Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores. The practice has one Class B autoclave.
568 words, about 3 min3Severe Gag Reflex During a Mandibular Impression
A 41-year-old man is scheduled for a mandibular alginate impression for a custom night guard. At his last dental visit, he gagged so severely that the impression tray was pulled from his mouth and the appointment ended early.
560 words, about 3 min4Diabetic Patient Becomes Sweaty and Confused
At 9:30 a.m., a 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes arrives for cementation of a crown on tooth #19. During scheduling he mentioned he takes insulin twice daily.
522 words, about 3 min5Moisture Contamination During a Subgingival Class II Composite
A 34-year-old woman is receiving a mesial-occlusal composite restoration on tooth #30. The gingival margin of the preparation is 1 mm subgingival, and the patient reports mild bleeding when brushing.
517 words, about 3 min