| Licensing Requirements for Dental Assistants vary by | | | | Everything takes place on the state level. |
| state. In some states you don't even have to be | | | | The Dental Assistant licensing exam is often referred |
| licensed, only show that you have completed a Dental | | | | to as DAT, short for Dental Admission Test. The test |
| Assistant course of on the job training. If your particular | | | | may be complied of basic information including tools |
| state offers a licensing option, it is to your advantage | | | | used in dental offices, procedures, safety, and |
| to obtain licensing as you will have a better chance of | | | | technology. Many states require you to complete |
| being hired over those who aren't licensed. In general, | | | | procedures you will actually use in a dental office for |
| you can also expect to be paid more than those who | | | | an examiner. This will likely include showing your skills |
| are qualified, yet not licensed. There are not Federal | | | | on safety and proper cleansing of tools. |
| Guidelines in regards to Dental Assistant licensing. | | | | |