How to become a Unregistered Dental Assistant

[bpatel11]

Hello,
I'm a sophomore pre-dental student in college in New Jersey, I'd like to know how to work (paid) as a unregistered dental assistant part time? What is the procedure for this? This will help me gain experience in the dental field before dental school.

Thanks in advance!

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[irishmom]

http://www.dalefoundation.org/resou...tate-Dental-Assistant-Requirements/New-Jersey

It seems the proceedure is to get hired by someone who is willing to train someone off the street.

 

[NYDent22]

What about in New York?

 

[bpatel11]

http://www.dalefoundation.org/resou...tate-Dental-Assistant-Requirements/New-Jersey

It seems the proceedure is to get hired by someone who is willing to train someone off the street.

That's to become a registered dental assistant and requires 2 years of experience. I'm looking to work as an unregistered dental assistant for the next two years before going to dental school. Is there a separate procedure that you or anyone else may be gone through? Thank you!

 

[joiedevivre86]

Pediatric dentists always take people off the street but they don't pay much at all. Bring your resume by in person and try to get a few minutes with the dentist. I would also type a little cover letter explaining your situation.

I observed at a pediatric dental office for about 60 hours (spread over a few months) and the dentist eventually offered me a part time assistant position there. I declined because I'm a non-trad and I needed to make more $ but if I were younger I would have gotten the experience for sure. Good luck!

 

[irishmom]

That's to become a registered dental assistant and requires 2 years of experience. I'm looking to work as an unregistered dental assistant for the next two years before going to dental school. Is there a separate procedure that you or anyone else may be gone through? Thank you!

Scroll down about half way on the linked page.

 

[fayevalentine]

I put the word out to any dentist I met that I was interested in becoming a DA. Eventually one knew of another dentist who was looking, and introduced me. Might not be the quickest way to find a job but it worked for me.