Become a Dental Assistant in Delaware - DE

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

Dental hygienists and dental assistants are the primary support of dentists across the country. They combine forces to run dental offices, perform preliminary dental work, and even take x-rays. Their efforts allow dentists to focus primarily on dental care and procedures. The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the state of Delaware is home to around 500 dental hygienists and almost 800 dental assistants as of 2006. The BLS predicts that both professions will grow by almost 30% by 2016, so there is no doubt that the number of dental support workers in Delaware has increased in just the last three years.

How to become a registered Dental Assistant in Delaware

It is not difficult to become a dental assistant in Delaware, but there are certain requirements if your goal is to earn the RDA, Registered Dental Assistant in Delaware. In Delaware, dental assistant training is not mandatory and neither is license or registration. The specific duties, responsibilities, and training of dental assistants in the state are determined solely by the supervising dentist. Full responsibility for the work done by dental assistants has been placed directly upon the supervising dentist by the Delaware Dental Board. Most dentists will require that the dental assistant be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be certified in CPR. Dental assistants can become Expanded Functions Dental Assistants or Registered Dental Assistant, as defined by the Dental Assisting National Board, but additional courses and education are required.

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