Dental Assisting Job Titles
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary
Education, Certification, & Training Required For Basic Supportive Dental Procedures
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Title: Registered Dental Assistant
- Be a Registered Dental Assistant
- Complete forms for application with Washington state dental quality assurance commission and pay any and all fees
- Proof of at least 8 hours of AIDS education
- Other information to be requested on varying basis by Washing state dental quality assurance commission
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary Requirements
Title: Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary
- Diploma from CODA approved dental assistant educational institution
- DANB CDA certified through pathway II
- Complete Washington board approved EFDA course
- Passing score on Washington state restorative exam
- Passing score on Western regional examining board issued clinical exam
- Complete application to DQAC for EFDA licensure
Radiography Requirements
- Knowledge of x-ray equipment
- Radiation protection and safety
- Examining x-ray results
Dental Assistant Salary in Washington
Lowest Salary $27,700
Median Salary $39,390
Highest Salary $52,340
Average Salary $39,430
Dental Assistant Salary in Major Cities
Seattle, WA
Lowest Salary $29,540
Median Salary $42,580
Highest Salary $55,290
Average Salary $42,240
Tacoma, WA
Lowest Salary $27,660
Median Salary $39,490
Highest Salary $55,060
Average Salary $40,020
* Figures based on 2012 data courtesy of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics