Understanding the exact breakdown of the NOCTI Dental Assisting test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NOCTI Dental Assisting has multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NOCTI Dental Assisting Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Introduction to the Dental Assisting Profession | 8% | 12 |
| Communication Skills | 6% | 9 |
| Infection Control and Hazard Management | 12% | 18 |
| Clinical Procedures | 39% | 59 |
| Radiological and Digital Imaging Procedures | 16% | 24 |
| Clerical Functions | 8% | 12 |
| Dental Sciences | 11% | 17 |