You can take classes from programs. You can also learn on the job but having taken classes helps to get the job.
Requirements for dental assistants vary from state to state in the US. To become a certified dental assistant, one must take the Dental Assistant Nursing Board Examination after completing an accredited training program or two years of on the job training.
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Inqurie your local school boards and dental clinics to learn. They can tell you which schools are best to go to in order to become a dental assistant.
Most dental assistant positions do not require any prior experience, as dentists usually provide on-the-job training. All the same, it may help you feel more confident to enroll in a dental assistant program. The Center for Technology site(http://www.go-cte.org/educational/dental_assisting.php) has a list of colleges and affiliates in Vermont, where the dental assistant programs are available.
You may become an assistant by going to a technical college where they will teach you how to be a dental assistant.
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Sometimes you can find a Dentist who is willing to train on the job. You may earn a license to take x-rays, become a registered dental assistant, certified dental assistant, or assistant with expanded functions through dental trade schools, and local colleges.
In order to become a dental assistant, one must receive hands on training at a medical or technical institute. Online courses are also available for those interested.
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Requirements for dental assistants job vary by state but the biggest requirement is that you have excellent manual dexterity. Many dental assistants learn on the job but many community colleges and the military offer classes.
A dental assistant degree can be obtained at pretty much any university or community college. Contact the colleges near you and find out if they offer this degree.