Dental Assisting Requirements

Alabama

There are no registration requirements to work as a dental assistant in Alabama.

State Registration

Not required

Extra Steps After Class

None

Keep Current

CPR certification

What You Need to Know

You can start working as soon as you graduate. The one thing to stay on top of: keep your CPR certification renewed.

Trained in Another State?

If you didn't attend a course in Alabama but want to move and work there, there are no additional steps needed.

Optional

Grow Your Career

Interested in hygiene down the road? Alabama has a pathway through the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program (ADHP). You'll need to work for an Alabama state-licensed dentist for at least two years before you can apply.

Helpful Links & Downloads

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Alabama Dental Hygiene Program Info

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