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Dental Assistant Training Schools in Missouri

Missouri Dental Assisting Schools

Find an accredited Missouri 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 Missouri.

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

State of Missouri Dental Assisting Requirements

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Dental Assisting Schools in Missouri

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Midwest Technical Institute

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Springfield, IL

2731 Farmers Market Road

Springfield, IL 62707

Springfield, MO

3600 South Glenstone Avenue

Springfield, MO 65804

Concorde Career College

3239 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111

Franklin Technology

3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801

Midwest Institute

964 South Highway Drive, Fenton, MO 63026

Ozarks Technical Community College

1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802

State Technical College of Missouri

One Technology Drive, Linn, MO 65051

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State of Missouri, Dental Assisting Certification Requirements

Dental Assistant

You are permitted to perform basic dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

If you have a CDA certification, you may assist in the administration of, and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia as long as you complete one of the following:

Formal certified training from a board-approved course, and pass a competency exam.
If you're certified in another state, you must submit proof to the Missouri Dental Board.
Get a permit from the Missouri Dental Board.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

You must either have the DANB Certified Dental Assistant certification and graduate from an accredited dental assisting program where competency testing in the appropriate expanded functions was complete.
Or, you have a DANB CDA certification and have completed a Missouri Dental Board approved expanded functions training course.
Or, pass the Missouri Test of Basic Dental Assisting Skills and complete an approved expanded functions training course.
Have a current and valid BLS or CPR certification.
Submit proof that you've met the requirements, along with your application form and fee payment.