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Arizona Dental Assistants Schools
The state of Arizona has no education or training requirements for a dental assistant. Most dental assistants are trained on-the-job. There are dental assistant schools in Arizona, mainly community colleges. Many dental offices encourage hiring formally skilled dental assistants, who have obtained a dental assistant certification. Therefore, pursuing a dental assistant school oftentimes give a competitive edge and makes one more marketable in this field.
Arizona Dental Assistant Continuing Education Requirements
Dental assistants are not required by the state to complete any continuing education. Many dentists will offer financial reimbursement for continued education, so check with your employer. Dental assistants also can use their experience and apply to dental hygiene school. If a dental assistant completed additional education to perform coronal polishing procedures or operate dental x-ray equipment that certification will have to be renewed periodically.Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Dental Assistants in Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa and Glendale, Arizona can prepare themselves for careers at some of the best hospitals and healthcare facilities in the country including Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Maricopa Medical Center, and Tucson Medical Center.
