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In Vermont, the dental assistant certifications are issued by the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners.
This career field has a good prognosis, with jobs expected to rise by 12% until 2022.
Annual Salary Range:| Location | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Burlington | $37,195 |
| Essex | $37,195 |
| South Burlington | $37,195 |
| Colchester | $37,195 |
| Rutland | $37,529 |
| Bennington | $38,214 |
| Brattleboro | $38,291 |
| Milton | $37,172 |
| Essex Junction | $37,195 |
| Williston | $37,195 |
Let’s take a look at the different types of dental assistant jobs and their requirements.
1. Dental assistants: They are working in a dental office and perform duties such as coronal polishing, apply dental sealants, and other related responsibilities under supervision.
2. DANB Certified Dental Assistants (CDA) with State Certification: Candidates need a Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification and receiving a license from a professional dentist in the city.
3. Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Candidates need a DANB CDA certification, finish a CODA-approve course and work for a licensed dentist.
These programs are available in trade schools and do not last longer than a year.
Upon completion, you will receive a dental assistant diploma.
You can also choose to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, in order to get higher pay and more responsibilities.
| School Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Vermont Technical College | 1 Main Street, Randolph Center, Vermont 05061-0500 |
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Certifications in Vermont
To get a DANB CDA or expanded function dental assistant certification, you have to pass the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) test.
The exam covers:
- General Chairside
- Infection Control
- Radiation Health and Safety
You need to have a CDA certification to perform x-rays.
Other certifications you can get are:
- Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant (CRFDA)
- Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA)
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)
The certifications must be renewed once a year after taking 30 hours of extra education.
X-Ray Certification
To pursue this certification, you must be:
- 18 years old
- Have a DANB CDA or expanded function dental assistant certification
- Finish a CODA-accredited radiography program not later than 10 years after pursuing then certification
- A dental assistant experience of 6 months
- An application to the Board of Dental Examiners
Registering as a Dental Assistant
Registration must take place within a month of becoming employed.
For this, submit an Application for Registration as a Dental Assistant (Traditional/Certified) and a $60 fee.
Dental Assistant Duties
As a dental assistant, you will not be able to perform the following duties:
- Any other intraoral procedure that results in an irremediable alteration of the oral anatomy
- Authorization for prosthodontic, restorative, or orthodontic appliances
- Diagnosis, treatment, and planning
- Oral debridement
- Oral prophylaxis
- Periodontal descriptions
- Placing sub-gingival chemotherapeutic agents
- Prescriptions, including prescriptions for drugs and medicine
- Surgical procedures on hard and soft tissues within the oral cavity
Read the full guide: How to Become a Dental Assistant
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