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Dental Assistant Requirements in New York

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in New York to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice.

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Dental Assistant Requirements for New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and Oklahoma

Dentistry Gone Digital

One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Three Levels of Dental Assistants.

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North Carolina Dental Office Experiences Bizarre Theft

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A private esthetic dental practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, was robbed on May 11, but the thief did not abscond with cash or expensive dental equipment.

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10 Steps to Starting a Dental Practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

Select dental equipment and technology that align with your services. Step 8: Build Your Team Recruit a team of skilled professionals to support your practice: Hire experienced dental professionals, such as dental assistants and licensed hygienists.

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Creating a community of smiles

ASDA Blog

In October 2020, we began a phase I clinical trial where we treated patients one day a week via portable dental equipment at the St. Volunteer dentists and dental assistants conducted exams, oral cancer screenings, X-rays, cleanings and oral hygiene instruction for 100 patients.

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Training the Next Generation of Dentists

Off the Cusp

From what I understand,” Dr. Terese-Koch recalled, “my thought process about what the dental school should be and what we needed aligned with theirs.” Just seven months later, LMU-CDM began renovating a vacant hospital building on its campus to be the future site of LMU’s school of dental medicine, opening its doors only a year later.

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How One Private Equity Firm’s DSO Unfairly Received PPP Loan Money and Contributed to the “Great Resignation”

Dentistry Today

.” Contract wording in agreements between a DSO and dental practice “ownership” generally will state the entities are independent and the DSO’s relationship to the dental practice is that of “independent contractor.” Unfortunately, limited protections exist for minority shareholders in privately held companies such as most DSOs.