Texas Dental Assistant Licensing Exam

Texas Dental Assistant Licensing Exam: What to Expect? Becoming a registered dental assistant in Texas requires meeting certain education and training requirements and passing the Texas Dental Assistant Licensing Exam (TDALE). This exam is administered by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) and is designed to assess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective dental assisting services. This exam covers topics such as laboratory procedures, patient education and communication, infection control and safety protocols, basic dental instrumentation, and radiation health and safety.