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Dental Assistant Training Schools in New York

New York Dental Assisting Schools

Find an accredited New York 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 New York.

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

State of New York Dental Assisting Requirements

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Dental Assisting Schools in New York

Partner School

St Paul's School of Nursing

2 Teleport Drive

Staten Island, NY 10311

Partner School

Fortis

Online Courses Available

Access Careers

1930 Veterans Highway Ste 10, Islandia, NY 11749

City University of New York

300 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Mandl School

254 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019

New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants

33-10 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

New York State BOCES - Rochester

Rochester Tech Park, Rochester, NY 14624

New York State BOCES - Liverpool

4500 Crown Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090

New York State BOCES - Mexico

179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

New York University

70 Washington Sq South, New York, NY 10012

State University of New York - Poughkeepsie

53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

State University of New York - Buffalo

121 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203

State University of New York - Troy

80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180

State University of New York - Rochester

1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

State University of New York - Buffalo

12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260

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State of New York, Dental Assisting Certification Requirements

Unlicensed Dental Assistant

There are no requirements for this level.

Dental Assistant With A Limited Permit

This is a one-year permit to be done prior to taking and passing the exam requirements.

You must be at least 17 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete either: A New York approved, 1 year course (24 semester hours), 200 hours clinical experience, Or, and equivalent course of study in a non-degree granting institution.
Or, an acceptable alternate dental assisting program that includes 1,000 hours of work experience.

Having this dental assistant with limited permit license will allow your to perform basic dental procedures under direct supervision of a licensed dentist. This permit expires after one year, but may be renewed for one additional year.

New York State Licensed "Certified Dental Assistant"

You must be at least 17 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete either: A New York approved, 1 year course (24 semester hours), 200 hours clinical experience, Or, and equivalent course of study in a non-degree granting institution.
Or, an acceptable alternate dental assisting program that includes 1,000 hours of work experience.

Complete one of the two following exam pathways:

Pass all 3 parts of the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant exam: radiation health and safety (RHS), infection control (ICE), and general chairside (GC).
Or, Pass DANBs RHS and ICE exams, along with the New York Professional Dental Assisting (NYPDA) exam.
Apply for your license from the New York State Education Department upon completing all of the above requirements.