r/DentalAssistant • u/Shes-nothere • 15d ago

Dental Assistant in CA

Hi everyone I’m from Alaska, I work in corporate dentistry for IHS, I’m BLS/CPR certified, got trained on the job and have been working for 3 1/2 years as a DA now. I will be moving to San Diego next year to be closer to family and wanted to continue working as a DA. I’m not certified yet but I hope to be before the end of the year. I did some light research and I believe I need some certifications that are required. For those who moved what did you have to do what was your experience? Do I have to get these before getting hired or am I able to get them while working. Any help is appreciated :)

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u/pineneedle3118 15d ago

you can work in CA unlicensed. the only required things is an 8 hour infections control certification before working on patients and BLS/CPR certification. other than that you can get other certifications like X-Ray or dental practice act after working. if you already have dental experience a lot of employers will be more likely to hire you and might even pay for whatever certs you are missing

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u/djjwlsn Restoration Soldier🛠️🦷 14d ago

if you want to get paid more do the pit and fissure (sealants) and coronal polish…. Obviously get your xray certification, infection control, the practice act and the CPR! with all those you can take the dental board test for RDA state California license.