Certification: Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)

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The COA examination in Orthodontic Assisting was added in 1986 to offer credentialing for assistants specializing in orthodontic assisting procedures. The exam contains the Infection Control (ICE) component, as well as a 210-question Orthodontic Assisting component.
More information about this certification

Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes

Third Party Exam Center

Dental Assisting National Board certification exams are available at Pearson VUE testing centers.

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.