Examination Content
The exam consists of three parts: Written, Clinical and Radiology. An applicant must pass ALL THREE parts of the exam to be a Certified Ohio Dental Assistant.
- The written exam consists of approximately 250 multiple-choice questions.Topics Include:
- Chairside Skills
- Office Procedures
- Dental Anatomy
- Dental Specialties
- Dental Materials
- Sterilization/OSHA
- Preventive Procedures
- Dental/Medical Emergency Skills
- The clinical exam consists of basic dental assisting tasks.Tasks Include:
- Dental Materials
- Patient Education
- Matrix Retainers
- Chairside
- Dental Insurance
- Instrument Identification
- Bur Identification
- The radiology portion of the exam consists of:
- 101 Written questions
- Mounting x-rays
- Exposing x-ray
- The written exam consists of approximately 250 multiple-choice questions.Topics Include:
NOTE: HOLDING A CURRENT RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATE DOES NOT EXEMPT APPLICANT FROM TAKING AND PASSING THE RADIOLOGY PORTION OF THE EXAM.
Quick Links
- Download the CODA Brochure
- CODA Exam Application
- Employer Recommendation Form
- Instructor Recommendation Form
- Recertification Form
Test is now updated to reflect new information for dental assisting.
Examination Dates
Saturday, April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024
Fort Hayes Career Center
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
Registration is open from 8:00am to 8:30am. Please bring application for the exam, CPR card and student ID or driver’s license to the testing site.
NO CELL PHONES DURING THE TEST!!!