What are the requirements to practice as a dental assistant within my state and what is a dental assistant allowed to do in my state?
Each state has its own Dental Board that regulates what is required to practice dental assisting and which functions a dental assistant may preform. A list of state specific information can be found on DANB’s website, along with links to each State’s Board of Dentistry. State Board contact information can be found also be found at www.aadexam.org. Is it mandatory for a dental assistant to have a Hepatitis shot? It varies by state, but usually no, although a waiver of declination is required to be signed. Contact your State Board of Dentistry for more information. Is the dentist required to provide Hepatitis shots or other health measures for dental assistants? Usually yes, but again it varies by state. Contact your State Board of Dentistry for more information.
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