Dental Assistant in Florida

Florida requires dental assistants to complete the required education (On-the-job training for basic duties. For expanded functions and radiography, completion of Florida Board of Dentistry-approved courses is required. For radiography, 3 months of continuous on-the-job training under a Florida licensed dentist is also required before or during a Board-approved course.), and pass the Not specified for general dental assisting or expanded functions; some radiography certification pathways may require an exam..

No state license is needed to work as a dental assistant in Florida. Note: Florida does not license dental assistants. However, to perform expanded functions or radiography, an assistant must complete Florida Board of Dentistry-approved courses and earn state certifications for those specific duties. Minimum age for performing radiography is 18 years old. Florida does not offer reciprocity for out-of-state dental assistant licenses or certifications, nor does it recognize DANB certifications for Expanded Functions or Dental Radiology (with a grandfathering clause for DANB-CDA earned before 2009).

dental assistants in Florida earn a median of $47,060 annually. This is close to the national median of $47,300. Entry-level (10th percentile) starts at $37,430, while experienced professionals (90th percentile) earn $57,950.

Most candidates in Florida complete the process in Varies depending on the specific certifications pursued., from enrollment in a training program through licensure.