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Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology exam: format, domains and how to study
The DANB® AMP exam is the third component of the NELDA® exam, taken with the RHS® and ICE® exams. It has 80 multiple-choice questions and a 60-minute time limit.
Format
| Questions | 80 multiple-choice |
|---|---|
| Time | 60 minutes |
| Delivery | Computer-adaptive testing (CAT), at a test center or with remote online proctoring |
| Outline in effect | Since March 1, 2025 |
Content domains and weights
Each candidate gets the same share of questions from each domain. At 80 questions, that is roughly:
| Domain | Weight | About |
|---|---|---|
| Head, Neck and Oral Cavity Anatomy and Physiology | 40 % | 32 questions |
| Tooth Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology | 60 % | 48 questions |
Source: the AMP exam outline and the exam page on danb.org. Exam facts read from danb.org on October 15, 2026.
How to study for it
- Study in proportion to the weights. The DANB® exam-preparation page advises starting from the exam outline and its percentages; here Tooth Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology alone is 60 % of the exam.
- Keep one textbook from the outline’s reference list. The AMP exam outline lists the textbooks and reference materials used to develop the exam, and the same page suggests having at least one recommended dental assisting textbook.
- Practise against the clock. 80 questions in 60 minutes leaves about 45 seconds a question.
- Give it time. According to the same page, many test-takers say they studied for at least one to two months, and it suggests setting aside a few hours each week; it also offers a demo exam to show the screens beforehand.
Source: Prepare for Exams, danb.org.
Practice questions
A free practice test across the exam’s domains, drawn from Dentalingo’s 320 questions for it. Each answer is explained the moment you choose, with the public source it was checked against.
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