Why Become a Registered Dental Assistant?

There are two types of assistant, dental assistant and certified dental assistant. A registered dental assistant is by far the one that stands out from the crowd when it comes to finding employment. They are trusted to work in their chosen field anywhere in the country. And, they may even make more than assistants who are not certified. There are some steps you need to take in order to become a CDA, or Certified Dental Assistant. But, as you will learn the time and work you put in is well worth the result.

So lets look at the licenses required. When it comes to the licensure of a dental assistant, each state has its own rules. Keep in mind licensure is not the same thing as certification. To become licensed in your state, you may or may not be required to pass an exam. Also, states may require attendance at certain schools who are considered accredited. These schools can be dental assistant schools, vocational schools or even colleges. The average education for an assistant lasts from one to two years.

Now lets look at the certification. The Dental Assisting National Board, or DANB, is an organization that is recognized in over 30 states. You can take the CDA exam if you have graduated from an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited educational program. Another way is if you have two years of full time or four years of part time work experience as a dental assistant. In order to take the exam, you must be currently certified in CPR. If you choose to become recertified year after year, continuing education may be required. Whether or not you choose to take the national exam is up to you.

A registered dental assistant who has taken a state exam and been qualified by their state of residence to practice as a dental assistant still has a great chance at getting a job. The future prospects for dental assistants is better than ever, and the job market is growing rapidly. The current average wage for a dental assistant is around $15, but you can make more or less than this depending on your location, experience, education and a variety of other factors. If you want to make $30 or more per hour, consider going to school in the evenings to become a dental hygienist. Your employer may even offer tuition reimbursement to help you achieve your career goal.






 

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Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month - Santa Fe College

Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month
Santa Fe College
As part of Career and Technical Education Month, CTE will feature one program each day for the remainder of the month. The oral health care profession is dedicated to keeping people smiling. As a dental hygienist or dental assistant you work with the .

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Brush up on proper hygiene - Russellville Courier

Brush up on proper hygiene
Russellville Courier
EURWe passed out brochures, tooth brushes and tooth paste,EUR said Terri Howell, certified dental assistant. EURWe were able to answer questions and encourage parents to take their children to the dentist.EUR Johnston and Richardson cater to children, .

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A.T. Still University names first dean of dental school
Dr. Christopher Halliday will leave post with U.S. Surgeon General for job in Kirksville...


Clean teeth, great smile
February brings Valentine's Day, Presidents Day and something else - National Children's Dental Health Month...


50 years at the dentist, smiling every minute
Claire Shoemaker has worked for three generations of the Ludwig family in Bethlehem. Apart from the drills and the Novocaine needles, dental offices really aren't so bad. Soothing music, comfortable chairs, magazines. What's not to like?..


News from DANB's and the DALE Foundation's Boards - Dentistry IQ

News from DANB's and the DALE Foundation's Boards
Dentistry IQ
The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB) and the DALE Foundation held Board meetings in February, and as always, many exciting initiatives were discussed. One of the highlights from DANB's Board of Directors meeting was to welcome one new .

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A New Reason to Be Afraid of Going to the Dentist - The Stir

The Stir
A New Reason to Be Afraid of Going to the Dentist
The Stir
. to fear: cavities, fillings, drills, root canals, bad-tasting pastes, those things you have to bite down on for X-rays (really hate those), even the look of disapproval on the dental assistant's face when you admit you may not floss every day.

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Kaplan College reimburses students after probe of dental program
School's Charlotte campus surrenders license for dental program after students claim they were misled about credentials...


Kids learn about proper dental care - Hastings Tribune

Hastings Tribune
Kids learn about proper dental care
Hastings Tribune
It wasn't a hard decision EUR at least not for the 21 young children who learned about proper dental care Friday morning from dental assistant Shauneen Steppuhn and dental hygienist Jean Menke. During the half-hour presentation at Pooh Corner Day Care .

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50 years at the dentist, smiling every minute - Allentown Morning Call

Allentown Morning Call
50 years at the dentist, smiling every minute
Allentown Morning Call
19, 1962, when Shoemaker took the dental assistant job at Jacob Ludwig's office on E. Broad Street in Bethlehem. She had just graduated from Liberty High School and wasn't really sure what sort of future she wanted. "I walked in and I've been here ever .

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Dean announced for Kirksville dental school
Dr. Halliday will be the inaugural dean of the new dental school on the Kirksville campus...


Orthodontist Assistant:Reasons of Becoming a Dental Assistant .
Which School Should You Enroll Yourself? The dental assistant school you choose to enroll in is one necessary factor in your success as an assistant. You must choose among these schools the one approved and accredited by the ...


Students receive complimentary dental work - Rapid City Journal

Students receive complimentary dental work
Rapid City Journal
Dentist Gary Bjerrum and dental assistant Sunny Maldonada work on freshman Tyler Pierce while the Smile Mobile was stationed at Sturgis Brown High School. (Courtesy photo) Meade School District students have received almost $300000 worth of restorative .

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