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1. No

2. Take radiographs, assist in restorative procedures, cleaning and sterilization

3. No education required, but highly recommended

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In the state of Texas, it is required to be under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist to perform basic supportive dental procedures such as suctioning, making temp crowns, and apply topical fluoride. In order to perform x-rays, one must be an RDA.

DA's in Texas are able to complete tooth charting, application of topical fluoride, and place and remove dental dam

There are no education requirements for a DA in the state of Texas, however, to be an RDA, there are several requirements including BLS, high school diploma or GED, and a technical education in the field.

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1. You do not need to be licensed or certified to be a dental assistant in Maine.

Although, to perform radiography in Maine, an individual must be licensed as a Dental Radiographer by the Maine Board of Dental Practice (MBDP).

2. -Receive and prepare patients for treatment, including seating, positioning chair and placing napkin.

-Transfer dental instruments.

-Take and record vital signs.

3. No education is needed for basic DA duties.

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1. There are 3 options for being a dental assistant in the state of Ohio. The first option is to be a basic qualified personnel. This involves being 18 years+ and being trained directly on the job by the Dentist. The second option is to be a certified dental assistant. The last option is to be an Expanded Function Dental Assistant.

2. Apply fluoride, OHI instructions, apply sealants with the proper educational and training requirements.

3. Either be trained on the job or complete and accredited dental assisting program.

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To just be a practical dental assistant in TN you have to be an employee of a licensed dentist(s) who is receiving practical chairside dental assisting training from a licensed dentist(s) or is a dental assistant student in an educational program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). For RDA or RDA expanded functions there are more qualifications

Practical dental assistants can call in prescriptions to the pharmacist as instructed by the employer/dentist, select and pre-fit stainless steel crowns or other preformed crowns for insertion by the dentist, and perform pulp testing

CODA or chairside training from a dentist

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1. You do not have to be licensed.

2. Removal of sutures, calling in prescriptions, perform pulp testing.

3. You can be trained on the job or you can complete a dental assisting program.

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You don’t need to be licensed or certified to be a dental assistant in Colorado

Whiting services, tooth selection,dental charting

No education is needed in Colorado

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- You must be certified.
- Chart existing restorations and conditions, perform vitality tests, apply topical fluoride.
- You only need to be DANB certified in order to be a Dental Assistant in Montana.

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Montana Dental Certified Dental Assistant Requirements

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Montana certified dental assistant requirements

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Dental Assistants in Alaska do not require any education, they are trained on the job. Those that are dental assistants can do basic supportive task and procedures like scheduling, suctioning, taking x-rays, and temp crowns.

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A dental assistant in the state of Alaska may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

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A dental assistant in the state of Alaska may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

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In order to assist in general, ortho, take X-rays, or assist with other expanded functions you need to be certified. Dental that are not certified in an expanded function can instruct patients of OHI, schedule appointments for the patients, and prep/sterilize rooms (etc.). In Oregon there are no specific education or training requirements for dental assistants.

https://www.danb.org/state-requirements/detail/oregon-state-requirements

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Each state has different requirements for dental assistants. This page includes links to all the information you need to understand the requirements for dental assistants in this state. View the different dental assisting levels, along with the requirements for each. You can also view the allowable duties at each level.

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You do not have to be licensed or certified to preform basic dental assistant duties.
Suction, Sterilization, Temp Crown
No education is needed for basic DA duties.

https://www.danb.org/state-requirements/illinois-dental-assistant

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Dental Assistant Requirements

A dental assistant in Illinois may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting.

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A dental assistant in Illinois may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting.

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Dental Assistant - Is It the Career For You?

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Watch this video on what to do.

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Click on the website for DANB below.
Click on the "State to State" on the left side.
Pick any ONE state to review that no one else picked.
Post this Padlet Page on here the state you choose.
Reply on the Wisconsin Post that I have posted below.
Questions below:

Do you have to be licensed in that state, certified or neither?

What are 3 task the DA can perform in that state?

What education is needed in that state for the DA?

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Dental assisting requirements, job titles and allowable functions vary from state to state.

Trying to find all of your state's requirements for dental assistants can be challenging. Don't worry. Just follow the links on this page, and you'll find one of the most comprehensive resources available on state requirements for dental assisting and DANB exams and certifications.

State Requirements Search

DANB has compiled comprehensive information on each state's requirements for dental assistants. No need to do all of the research yourself - we've done it for you! Just click on the link below to find our convenient search-by-state map.

State Exam Applications

Certain states have exam requirements for various functions. If you work in Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon or Washington, click on the link below.

Learn More About DANB's State Exams

State Publications

DANB's State Career Ladder Templates for Dental Assistants and DANB's State Fact Booklet offer state-by-state information about dental assisting regulations and allowable duties.

DANB's State Publications

DANB report: State of the States

Throughout the year, DANB monitors for new dental assisting bills and regulations.
See the latest report.
Questions? Contact Us Today

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Trying to find all of your state's requirements for dental assistants can be challenging. Don't worry. Just follow the links on this page, and you'll find one of the most comprehensive resources available on state requirements for dental assisting and DANB exams and certifications.