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Tatiyana
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What does it take to become a dentist assistant?
My name is Tatiyana , I am a 10th grader. I love to do hair, I just did someones hair yesterday.I want to know a few things about being a dentist assistant.I like to do a lot of things that concern education and learning new things.I feel like i'm really great at math. #dentist #cosmetology #business
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Dhaval Dagli
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Hi Tatiyana,
Here are some reference materials, might be helpful to you:
https://www.dalefoundation.org/for-dental-assistants/the-dental-assistant-career-path
https://www.raise.me/careers/healthcare/dental-assistants
Regards,
Dhaval
Here are some reference materials, might be helpful to you:
https://www.dalefoundation.org/for-dental-assistants/the-dental-assistant-career-path
https://www.raise.me/careers/healthcare/dental-assistants
Regards,
Dhaval
Terrence Walker
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Hi Tatiyana,
Here is what I found from the American Dental Association (ADA)
https://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/careers-in-dentistry/dental-team-careers/dental-assistant/education-training-requirements-dental-assistant
“Education/Training Requirements;
How to become a dental assistant usually takes a relatively short period of time. Dental assistants receive their formal education through academic programs at community colleges, vocational schools, technical institutes, universities or dental schools. Graduates of these programs usually receive certificates. Although the majority of academic dental assisting programs take nine to eleven months to complete, some schools offer accelerated training, part-time education programs or training via distance education.
Certification
Dental assistants can become certified by passing an examination that evaluates their knowledge. Most dental assistants who choose to become nationally certified take the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination. Becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) assures the public that the dental assistant is prepared to assist competently in the provision of dental care.
Dental assistants are eligible to take the CDA examination if they have completed a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Individuals who have been trained on the job or have graduated from non-accredited programs are eligible to take the national certification examination after they have completed two years of full-time work experience as dental assistants. Some states also recognize passage of components of the CDA examination, such as the Radiation Health and Safety examination, or the Infection Control examination, for licensing and regulatory purposes.”
From how you described some of your passions, it would be beneficial to explore some of the community colleges in your area that will offer the Dental Assistant program.
Here is what I found from the American Dental Association (ADA)
https://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/careers-in-dentistry/dental-team-careers/dental-assistant/education-training-requirements-dental-assistant
“Education/Training Requirements;
How to become a dental assistant usually takes a relatively short period of time. Dental assistants receive their formal education through academic programs at community colleges, vocational schools, technical institutes, universities or dental schools. Graduates of these programs usually receive certificates. Although the majority of academic dental assisting programs take nine to eleven months to complete, some schools offer accelerated training, part-time education programs or training via distance education.
Certification
Dental assistants can become certified by passing an examination that evaluates their knowledge. Most dental assistants who choose to become nationally certified take the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination. Becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) assures the public that the dental assistant is prepared to assist competently in the provision of dental care.
Dental assistants are eligible to take the CDA examination if they have completed a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Individuals who have been trained on the job or have graduated from non-accredited programs are eligible to take the national certification examination after they have completed two years of full-time work experience as dental assistants. Some states also recognize passage of components of the CDA examination, such as the Radiation Health and Safety examination, or the Infection Control examination, for licensing and regulatory purposes.”
From how you described some of your passions, it would be beneficial to explore some of the community colleges in your area that will offer the Dental Assistant program.