Dental Assisting Job Titles
- Dental Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant qualified to perform expanded functions
Education, Certification, & Training Required For Basic Supportive Dental Procedures
Title: Dental Assistant
None. Dental assistants in South Dakota can perform basic supportive dental procedures under thedirect supervision of a licensed dentist.
Registered Dental Assistant Requirements
Title: Registered Dental Assistant
- Complete basic life support course
- Completion on x-ray procedures and x-ray prep
- Possession of DANB CDA national certificate
- Complete application to TSBDE
Registered Dental Assistant Qualified to Perform Expanded Functions Requirements
Title: Registered Dental Assistant qualified to perform expanded functions
Must receive certification in the following areas:
- Pit and fissure sealant
- coronal polishing
- Nitrous Oxide administration
Radiography Requirements
- Be a Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant Salary in Texas
Lowest Salary $21,380
Median Salary $32,880
Highest Salary $44,420
Average Salary $32,700
Dental Assistant Salary in Major Cities
Austin, TX
Lowest Salary $27,430
Median Salary $37,060
Highest Salary $47,750
Average Salary $37,570
Dallas, TX
Lowest Salary $25,690
Median Salary $35,170
Highest Salary $45,380
Average Salary $35,270
Fort Worth, TX
Lowest Salary $29,260
Median Salary $35,420
Highest Salary $45,550
Average Salary $35,950
Houston, TX
Lowest Salary $22,150
Median Salary $33,320
Highest Salary $44,880
Average Salary $33,370
San Antonio, TX
Lowest Salary $21,920
Median Salary $30,630
Highest Salary $38,690
Average Salary $30,580
* Figures based on 2012 data courtesy of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics