I graduated May, 2009. I CANNOT take the DANB exam (Dental Assisting National Board) in New York State because the state (New York State Education Department) requirements are 3500 hours of dental assisting experience, whether or not you have school educational requirements or on-the-job experience. New York State Education Department ONLY recognizes the DANB exam results when you apply for certification in New York State. Secondly, the certification exam is only offered once per year: June. Deadline for application submission is April 28th... read full review »