I am in school for Dental Assisting and from someone who is an assistant ..is the test to be certified hard?

did anyone of you pass it with flying colors..the first time..and also any advice on positioning the device used in xrays?

I am in school for Dental Assisting and from someone who is an assistant ..is the test to be certified hard?
I didn't think it was horrible..I took my time studying all the given materials. I think the most frustrating aspect was pouring models - they start to set too early sometimes. Xrays..back up from the patient. If you can see where you're aiming in relation to to the patient's facial structure, you'll get a better xray. I learned too...not to aim it straight toward the tooth: In other words, for #14, raise it slightly higher than the upper jaw, then aim downward toward the tooth. That way, you get a decent shot of the roots too. You don't crop the xray, leaving only the tooth visible on the film. Kinda hard to expain without showing someone in person...But nah, you'll get it. It'll be fine. Good luck!!!
Reply:hey thanx 4 your answer to my question....is there any way u can give me your screen name on here so that if u wouldnt mind ...talking with me about some of the things that i'm learning in class....i'm kinda having some probs.....thanx Report It