The dental assisting profession has reached a pivotal moment. The shortage of qualified dental assistants has lasted years and affects access to and quality of care. It’s time for the dental community to envision a new path forward. This session presents a picture of the potential future of dental assisting, including recommendations from the Dental Assisting Professional Model Workgroup, a collaborative initiative of dental professionals across the field. The presentation will highlight the Workgroup’s recommendations related to infection control and radiation safety, along with standardization of expectations related to dental assisting training. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe the current landscape of dental assisting requirements across the country.
2. Summarize the proposed professional model for dental assistants and the ways in which the model builds on the most common approaches among states.
3. Describe how the professional model supports infection control education and training in the dental practice.

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES