Maryland Dental Assistant Requirements
Each state has different requirements for dental assistants. This page includes links to all the information you need to understand the requirements for dental assistants in this state. View the different dental assisting levels, along with the requirements for each. You can also view the allowable duties at each level.
Exam and Certificate Applications
DANB’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam
DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam
DANB’s Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) exam
Maryland Dental Radiation Technologist Requirements(opens in a new window)
Maryland General Dental Assisting (MDG) (opens in a new window)
Maryland Orthodontic Assisting (MDO) (opens in a new window)
More Resources
Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners(opens in a new window)