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DANB Infection Control (ICE) Examination
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About this exam
The DANB Infection Control (ICE) Examination is a component examination from the Dental Assisting National Board that assesses infection prevention and control knowledge for dental assisting. Dental assisting candidates may take ICE as part of a pathway toward a DANB credential or to demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in a dental setting. Passing ICE alone does not necessarily award a broader DANB certification; credential requirements depend on the specific certification. Check DANB’s current candidate information for eligibility, application steps, and credential rules.
The ICE exam focuses on preventing disease transmission in dentistry, including bloodborne pathogens, standard precautions, hand hygiene, and glove use. Candidates should also review personal protective equipment, instrument processing, environmental infection control, and occupational safety. The exam uses multiple-choice questions, but confirm the current timing, question count, and test-day rules in DANB’s official materials because details can change. Prepare by learning the underlying safety principles and applying them to patient-care situations, rather than memorizing isolated terms. Online MCQ practice can help you identify topics to revisit.
How to prepare for the DANB ICE exam
- Use the current DANB ICE exam outline as your study checklist, and review disease transmission, bloodborne pathogens, standard precautions, hand hygiene, and glove practices.
- Study infection-control procedures in context: compare appropriate actions for patient care, instrument processing, and environmental cleaning, then explain why each step reduces risk.
- Use timed multiple-choice practice to find weak areas, review every missed answer, and verify exam requirements and test-day guidance in DANB’s current candidate handbook.
FAQ
Who is eligible to take the DANB ICE exam?
ICE is a DANB component examination used in certain credential pathways and may also be taken as an individual exam. Eligibility and credential requirements depend on the exam and certification pathway, so check DANB’s current requirements before applying.
What is the format of the DANB ICE exam?
The ICE exam uses multiple-choice questions about infection control in dental settings. For the current question count, time limit, delivery details, and test-day policies, consult DANB’s official exam information and candidate handbook.
What subjects should I study for the DANB ICE exam?
Review disease transmission, bloodborne pathogens, standard precautions, hand hygiene, glove use, personal protective equipment, instrument processing, and environmental infection control. Use the current DANB exam outline to guide the depth and scope of your review.