National Dental Assisting Examining Board © 2001 – 2026 National Dental Assisting Examining Board 11 Your Admission Letter in printed format or on your smart phone screen. A clinical uniform/scrubs with no personal, college or dental clinic identifiers. (A change area will be available by the site). Clinic shoes (closed toe and heel), socks/hosiery. These must be worn while in the clinic. Mandatory safety glasses (clear glass only) or prescription glasses. Dental loupes are allowed However, an alternative pair of safety glasses must be available. Glasses MUST be worn at all times while in the clinic. Protective eye wear will not be provided by the site. Scrub cap (cultural head covers are acceptable). If you do not have a scrub cap, a disposable bonnet will be provided by the site. (Refer to: Appendix B: Professional Attire and Safety). Note: If you do not produce government issued photo ID and do not bring the above items you will not be permitted into the clinic, will not be evaluated and will forfeit your CPE and application fees. You may NOT use aids such as the NDAEB Candidate Handbook, textbooks, papers with notes or photos, or other items in the clinic. Personal instruments and supplies are not permitted, with the exception of latex-free gloves and/or loop and tie up masks. NDAEB provides candidates with earloop face masks and “NITRILE” brand latex & powder free gloves, but candidates may bring their own if they prefer. If you require a specific type of glove or mask, you must bring them with you. GLOVES MUST BE LATEX FREE ONLY. The use of electronics such as cell phones, cameras, smartphones and smart watches, MP3 players, Discmans, laptops or any other electronic device is strictly prohibited in the clinic, except to show your Admission Letter to your Evaluator. All electronics must be turned off and must remain off and stowed away when in the clinic. Devices must be stored out of view along with your identification and any other belongings such as purses, wallets, photo identification in your unit. You may access your electronic devices and belongings from your unit/locker during break time. Do not bring valuables, the NDAEB is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Note: 1. Candidates found using any electronic device in the clinic will be escorted from the clinic and awarded a failure on their evaluation. 2. * Each candidate is assigned to a unit (i.e. a dental chair / operatory unit) for the entire day (except for the radiography skill). Q: Is there an orientation session? A: Yes. Candidates must familiarize themself with the information in this handbook before arriving at the CPE session. Additionally, candidates are advised to view the tray setups at the Appendix A before reporting for the CPE session. Candidates must plan to arrive on the day, and time specified in the Admission Letter. If a candidate is taking five (5) or more skills, the orientation will last approximately one hour. Q: What does the orientation session include? The orientation session will include information about specific aspects of the CPE. It will also familiarize candidates with the manikin and the clinical equipment, instruments and supplies. All candidates will be given an opportunity to operate equipment such as chairs, dental lights delivery units, handpieces, oral evacuation and radiography exposure buttons. Instrument trays and product directions will also be available during this time. Candidates are permitted to assemble clamp forceps/clams, matrix
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