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All rights reserved.  \nTF Exam  \nExam Weighting by Domain  \nI. Evaluation (20%)  \nII. Armamentarium (20%)  \nIII. Procedures (40%)  \nIV. Administration (20%)  \nExam Administration  \n\n| Number of Multiple-Choice Questions | 50 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Time for Exam (minutes) | 40 |\n\nTesting Options  \nThis exam is administered in-person and through remote online proctoring. The candidate may choose the method they prefer. Remote proctoring allows candidates to take exams using their own computer while being remotely monitored by webcam and microphone.  \nHow DANB exams are administered  \nDANB uses computer adaptive testing (CAT) . Exams are scored based on the level of difficulty of the questions answered correctly. This method can more accurately pinpoint a candidate’s ability level. Each candidate is presented with the same percentage of questions from each domain. The average candidate will answer around 50% of the questions correctly.  \nTF Exam Outline   \nI: Evaluation (20%)  \nA. Health and dental histories  \nB. Indications and contraindications for fluoride application, including but not limited to:  \n1. oral cavity anatomy and pathologies  \n2. restorations  \nII: Armamentarium (20%)  \nA. Select topical fluoride  \nB. Prepare armamentarium  \nC. Personal protective equipment (PPE)  \nIII: Procedures (40%)  \nA. Application  \nB. Respond to adverse reactions  \nC. Sources of fluoride  \nD. Infection prevention and control  \nE. Patient education  \n1. Objective of topical fluoride application  \n2. Oral disease prevention and progression  \n3. Pre-and post-operative instructions  \nIV: Administration (20%)  \nA. Legal record maintenance and legal responsibilities, including but not limited to:  \n1. clinical/treatment notes  \n2. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocol  \nB. Safety data sheets (SDS) for topical fluoride products  \nC. Storage of topical fluoride materials  \nDANB exam committees use the following textbooks and reference materials to develop this exam. This list does not include all available study materials; these are the resources that exam committees have determined provide the most up-to-date information needed to meet a determined level of competence on this exam. It is not an endorsement of the publications. Any one reference will likely not include all the study material required to pass the exam. Please note that previous editions of the resources below may be used for study purposes if the previous version was published within the past 7 years, unless noted otherwise.  \nSuggested Exam Preparation References  \n1. Bird, Doni L. and Debbie S. Robinson. Essentials of Dental Assisting. 6th ed. Saunders, 2017.  \n2. Bird, Doni L. and Debbie S. Robinson. Modern Dental Assisting. 13th ed. Elsevier/Saunders, 2020.  \n3. Eakle, Stephan W. and Kimberly G. Bastin. Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists. 4th ed. Saunders, 2020.  \n4. Phinney, Donna J. and Judy H. Halstead. Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach. 6th ed. Cengage , 2012.  \nAdditional/Optional Study References  \n1. The DALE [Foundation](Foundation. www.dalefoundation.org)[.](Foundation. www.dalefoundation.org)[ www.dalefoundation.org](Foundation. www.dalefoundation.org).  \n• EFDA Practice Test  \nAcronyms  \nThe following table lists acronyms that you may find on this exam. 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