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REGISTERED TRADITIONAL DENTAL ASSISTANT
Assists the dentist in providing care directly to the patient. Specific duties are based upon their education, experience and the employing dentist. Traditional dental assistants are not graduates of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program. They may perform all extraoral duties and assist during intraoral procedures as assigned by the dentist. They may take radiographs under a special endorsement. They may not perform coronal polishing or apply dental sealants until they have worked as a traditional dental assistant for at least six consecutive months.
License Type: | Registry |
Exam: | No exam |
Education: | No education required |
Continuing Education: | No continuing education requirement |
Certification: | No mention of certification |
Experience: | No experience required |
Criminal Record: | Specific type of conviction prohibited |
Physical Requirements: | No physical requirements |
Active Military/Veterans: | No veteran preference |
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last update: January 2023
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