Dental Assistant in Delaware

The path to dental assistant licensure in Delaware: complete the required education (No formal education is mandated by the state for basic dental assisting duties. However, to perform dental radiographic procedures, a state certificate is required, which can be obtained by passing the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or holding a current DANB CDA certification. Some programs require a high school diploma or GED and a minimum age of 18.), pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam (required for radiography); DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam (optional, but recognized for radiography certification), and submit your application ($50 fee).

No state license is needed to work as a dental assistant in Delaware. Note: Delaware does not require a state license for basic dental assisting duties. However, a state certificate is required to operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures. To receive this certificate, individuals must be at least 18 years of age and pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or hold current DANB CDA certification. The supervising dentist is responsible for determining the competency of dental assistants for specific duties and for their adequate training. Delaware does not recognize radiography certificates issued by other states.

The median dental assistant salary in Delaware is $46,090 per year. That's roughly in line with the $47,300 national median. Entry-level (10th percentile) starts at $35,530, while experienced professionals (90th percentile) earn $58,560.

Plan on spending varies total — that covers exam fee ($250) and application fee ($50) plus your education and training.

Expect to spend Varies (e.g., 15-40 weeks for training programs) from start to finish in Delaware — covering coursework, supervised experience, and examination.