Which organization issues the national certification for dental assistants?

• A. DANB
• B. ADA
• C. Iowa Dental Board
• D. CDC

Answer: (A)

The national certification for dental assistants is issued by the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB). DANB creates and administers the standardized national exams that certify dental assistants across the United States, with credentials like the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) recognized by many employers and state boards. The American Dental Association is a professional association for dentists and the dental team but does not issue national certifications. The Iowa Dental Board is a state regulatory body that licenses dental professionals within Iowa and may set licensure requirements, but it does not issue national certs. The CDC handles public health and infection control guidance, not professional certifications. So DANB is the organization responsible for national certification.