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Massachusetts Dental Assistants Schools

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 23rd, 2010

There are a variety of dental assistant schools in Massachusetts. Typically these are certificate programs that last 9-12 months and include a thorough training in all aspects needed to succeed in this field. Those who graduate from a formal dental assistant training program are more marketable and oftentimes make better money.

Massachusetts Dental Assistant Continuing Education Requirements

The state of Massachusetts does not require continuing education for dental assistants. However, many dental employers encourage continuing education and will even offer financial reimbursement or incentives. Many dental assistants use their hands-on experience and education as a pre-requisite for dental hygiene school. Dental Assistants are not currently required to register in the state of Massachusetts; however that is changing quickly and may be mandatory as early as 2010. Draft regulations regarding dental assistant registration are underway and once finalized the registration of dental assistants will be mandatory in Massachusetts.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Dental Assistants in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge and Lowell, Massachusetts may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Massachusetts General Hospital, Winchester Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Marlborough Hospital.

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