District of Columbia 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.
Dental Assistant Levels and Requirements
Level I Dental Assistant
Level I Dental Assistant Requirements
To be registered as a Level I Dental Assistant in the District of Columbia, one must:
1. Have graduated from high school or hold a general equivalency diploma, AND
2. Pass the District of Columbia Dental Assistant Law Examination, AND
3. Apply to the D.C. Board of Dentistry for registration
