Dental Assisting Job Titles
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Assistant II
Education, Certification, & Training Required For Basic Supportive Dental Procedures
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Title: Dental Assistant
None. Dental assistants in Virginia can perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
Dental Assistant II Requirements
Title: Dental Assistant II
- National DANB certification
- Pass CODA courses that correlate with functions to be performed in-office
- Apply to Virginia board of dentistry for dental assistant II registration
Radiography Requirements
- Complete a CODA approved radiology health and safety course
- American Registry of Radiological Technicians certification
- Successful completion of a dental radiology course to and pass the DANB exam
Dental Assistant Salary in Virginia
Lowest Salary $23,240
Median Salary $34,830
Highest Salary $53,090
Average Salary $36,200
Dental Assistant Salary in Major Cities
Richmond, VA
Lowest Salary $25,880
Median Salary $36,010
Highest Salary $47,410
Average Salary $36,340
* Figures based on 2012 data courtesy of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics