Board offers updated dental tech exam references

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Jun 20, 2016

The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology will release a new reference list for its Certified Dental Technician (CDT) and Recognized Graduate (RG) exams.

The references will be available for any exams after January 2, 2017, the board said. The CDT designation shows a technician's knowledge in six specialty areas.

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