Idaho 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.

Idaho Requirements

Dental Assistant Levels and Requirements

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Dental Assistant Requirements

A dental assistant in Idaho may perform dental services for which they are trained and which are not prohibited under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

There are no specific education or training requirements.

To administer nitrous oxide/oxygen to patients, a dental assistant must be trained in accordance with Idaho Board of Dentistry rules.