This concise, up-to-date text prepares dental assisting students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination. Its comprehensive content is arranged in an outline format that is informative and easy to follow. Multiple choice review questions at the end of each chapter test students’ knowledge and retention of presented material. A practice exam gives students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the actual exam experience. Appendices containing Internet addresses for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and listings of ADA accredited programs and approved sources of study for the DANB, guide students to additional resources.