District of Columbia

District Of Columbia Dental Assisting Requirements

Below are the Dental Assistant requirements for the State of District Of Columbia. To confirm that you meet these requirements or if you have any questions, please reach out to the District Of Columbia dental board.

Disclaimer: This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Radiography

A dental assistant must: 1a. Pass DANB’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, OR 1b. Successfully complete a dental radiography training consisting of at least twenty-four (24) hours of coursework in radiology, radiation safety, biology, and physics, and has successfully passed the examination(s) required for successful completion of the program, AND

Level I Dental Assistant

To be registered as a Level I Dental Assistant in the District of Columbia, one must:
Have graduated from high school or hold a general equivalency diploma, AND Apply to the D.C. Board of Dentistry for registration

Level II Dental Assistant

To be registered as a Level II Dental Assistant in the District of Columbia, one must:

Have graduated from high school or hold a general equivalency diploma, AND

2a. Successfully complete a dental assisting education program approved by the D.C. Board of Dentistry or accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), OR 2b. Hold current DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification or other dental assisting certification approved by the Board, AND

Complete a course in dental radiography training consisting of at least twenty-four (24) hours of coursework in radiology, radiation safety, biology, and physics, and has successfully passed the examination(s) required for successful completion of the program
Apply for a registration as a Level II Dental Assistant to the D.C. Board of Dentistry

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Resource Links

DC Board of Dentistry

Allowable and Prohibited Duties

Exam and Certification Application Links:

DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam

DANB’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a dental assistant in District of Columbia?

To be registered as a Level I Dental Assistant in the District of Columbia, visit the District of Columbia Dental Assistant Requirements for more detailed information.

What are the requirements for dental assistants to perform radiography in the state of District of Columbia?

To perform dental radiography procedures in the state of Delaware, visit the District of Columbia Radiography Requirements for more detailed information.

What are the requirements for level II dental assistant in state of District of Columbia?

To be registered as a Level II Dental Assistant in the District of Columbia, visit the District of Columbia Dental Assistant Requirements for more detailed information.

Where do I obtain board-approved online continuing education courses in District of Columbia?

Dental AssistEd offers CE courses which are PACE certified through the Academy of General Dentistry; view the courses here.

Where can I get my certification in OSHA?

Dental AssistEd offers an OSHA certification course here

Where can I take a HIPAA course?

Dental AssistEd offers a HIPAA certification course here

Where can I get a certification in sexual harassment prevention training?

Dental AssistEd offers a sexual harassment prevention training certification course here

Where can I get certified in Bloodborne pathogens?

Dental AssistEd offers a Bloodborne pathogens certification course here

Where can I take a certification course in opioid training for controlled substance prescription holders?

Dental AssistEd offers an opioid training certification course here