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Dental Assistant Training Schools in Connecticut

Connecticut Dental Assisting Schools

Find an accredited Connecticut or online school with certified dental assistant training classes, diploma, or associate degree programs. Become a dental assistant in 9 months to 2 years depending on the program you choose. Listed colleges have financial aid assistance for students who qualify. Use your zip code to connect with an accredited dental assistant school in Connecticut.

Learn about the requirements to apply to a dental assisting program.

State of Connecticut Dental Assisting Requirements

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Dental Assisting Schools in Connecticut

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Porter and Chester Institute

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Hamden, CT

1245 Dixwell Avenue

Hamden, CT 06514

Bridgeport, CT

156 Boston Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06610

Waterbury, CT

881 Wolcott Street

Waterbury, CT 06705

New London, CT

470 Bank Street

New London, CT 06320

American Institute

99 South Street, West Hartford, CT 06110

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities - Manchester

Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities - Farmington

271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032

Connecticut Technical High School System - Hartford

401 Flatbush Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

Connecticut Technical High School System - Willimantic

210 Birch St, Willimantic, CT 06226

Lincoln College of New England

2279 Mount Vernon Road, Southington, CT 06489

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State of Connecticut, Dental Assisting Certification Requirements

Dental Assistant:

You may perform basic dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

As of July 1, 2018, you must provide records that demonstrate successful performance on the infections control exam through the DANB.

If you are currently a dental assistant and have not yet passed the DANB exam prior to July 1, 2018, you have until April 1, 2019 to get on-the-job training by a licensed dentist in order to prepare for and pass the exam.

New dental assistants hired after July 1, 2018 have 9 months to receive the training by a licensed dentist to prepare for and pass the exam.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant:

You must maintain a current certification as either a Certified Dental Assistant or Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Successfully complete the expanded function dental assistant program through an accredited institution.

Complete at least 4 hours of education in ethics and professional stands for dental professionals.

Complete a comprehensive clinical exam

Pass the DANB's Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant certification exam, and the Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant certification exam.

As of July 1, 2018, you must provide records that demonstrate successful performance on the infections control exam through the DANB.

New dental assistants hired after July 1, 2018 have 9 months to receive the training by a licensed dentist to prepare for and pass the exam.