California Dental Assistants Schools

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 22nd, 2010

The state of California does not require licensure for its dental assistants. However, an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) credential is available to those who have obtained either a certificate or degree from an approved dental assistant program, or those who have at least 12 months of fulltime work experience in this field. There are a variety of dental assistant certification programs available in the state of California. It is important to research and find one that best fits your educational needs.

California Dental Assistant Associations

1. Department of Consumer Affairs: Dental Hygiene Committee of CA – The Health and Safety of consumers is the primary focus of this group. They handle the licensing for dental hygienists in California. The Dental Board of California regulates the licensure of all dentists and dental assistants.
2. California Dental Association – This group’s purpose is to offer support for members, who consist of those in the dental industry, through education.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Dental Assistants in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco, California may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including Laguna Honda Hospital, Community Regional Medical Center, L.A. County & USC Medical Center, and Huntington Hospital.