Dental Assisting Job Titles
- Practical Dental Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Registered Dental Assistant qualified to perform extended functions
Education, Certification, & Training Required For Basic Supportive Dental Procedures
Title: Practical Dental Assistant
- 18-years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR certificate
- Complete application to Tennessee board
Registered Dental Assistant Requirements
Title: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- 18-years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR certification
- Complete application to Tennessee board
Registered Dental Assistant Qualified to Perform Extended Functions Requirements
Title: Registered Dental Assistant qualified to perform extended functions
- Must have certifications in each of the following areas they plan to work with:
- Coronal polishing procedures
- Apply sealants
- Monitor nitrous oxide
- Perform restorative and/or prosthetic functions
Radiography Requirements
- Possession of Registered dental assistant certificate
- Completion of board-approved dental radiology course
- Radiology certificate certified by the state
- Completion of comparable course provided it is approved the board
Dental Assistant Salary in Tennessee
Lowest Salary $23,240
Median Salary $33,050
Highest Salary $44,440
Average Salary $33,160
Dental Assistant Salary in Major Cities
Knoxville, TN
Lowest Salary $24,620
Median Salary $35,110
Highest Salary $45,410
Average Salary $34,790
Memphis, TN
Lowest Salary $23,200
Median Salary $32,340
Highest Salary $45,050
Average Salary $33,290
* Figures based on 2012 data courtesy of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics