{"id":8631,"date":"2024-07-22T22:47:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T22:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/?page_id=8631"},"modified":"2025-08-06T18:59:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:59:03","slug":"florida-dental-assistant-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/about-dental-assistants\/florida-dental-assistants\/florida-dental-assistant-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Dental Assistant Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"hero-6939495108bf7\" class=\"component hero hero--basic spacer-b--md spacer-t--no\" data-bs-theme=\"light\" >\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"row hero__row\">\n\n\t<b class=\"is-style-gradient\"><\/b>\n\n\t<div class=\"col hero__col\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"hero__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1 data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"hero__header h3\">Florida Dental Assistant Requirements<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"hero-bottom-6939495108cb9\"><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wysiwyg-6939495108f3c\" class=\"component wysiwyg wysiwyg--default spacer-b--no spacer-t--sm\" data-bs-theme=\"light\" >\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"row wysiwyg__row\">\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col wysiwyg__col component__header\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"m-block gb-s l-content-simple-1\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"m-block__container container-fluid\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"l-heading text-center l-heading-v1\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n<p data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Are you looking to become a dental assistant in Florida? It\u2019s vital that you understand the state\u2019s specific requirements to make sure you stay qualified. Each state has specific requirements for dental assistants, and Florida is no exception. Learn more about becoming a dental assistant t in Florida below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wysiwyg-693949510921b\" class=\"component wysiwyg wysiwyg--default spacer-b--no spacer-t--sm\" data-bs-theme=\"light\" >\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"row wysiwyg__row\">\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col wysiwyg__col component__header\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__heading\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"wysiwyg__header\"><h3 style=\"color:#4fc0cf\">Three Levels of Dental Assistants in Florida<\/h3><\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n\n\t\t\t<p data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\">In Florida, there are three recognized levels of dental assistants. The three levels are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On-the-Job Trained Dental Assistant<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Dental Assistant Formally Trained in Expanded Functions<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Dental Assistant Formally Trained in Restorative Functions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wysiwyg-69394951094af\" class=\"component wysiwyg wysiwyg--default spacer-b--no spacer-t--sm\" data-bs-theme=\"light\" >\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"row wysiwyg__row\">\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col wysiwyg__col component__header\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__heading\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"wysiwyg__header\"><h3 style=\"color:#4fc0cf\">On-the-Job Trained Dental Assistant<br \/>\r\n<\/h3><\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"m-block gb-s l-content-simple-1\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"m-block__container container-fluid\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"l-heading text-center l-heading-v1\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n<p data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" style=\"text-align: left;\">In the state of Florida, an on-the-job trained dental assistant can perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist. These dental assistants are trained in the dental office, with the dentists ensuring they are compliant and competent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wysiwyg-6939495109721\" class=\"component wysiwyg wysiwyg--default spacer-b--no spacer-t--sm\" data-bs-theme=\"light\" >\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"row wysiwyg__row\">\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col wysiwyg__col component__header\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__heading\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"wysiwyg__header\"><h3 style=\"color:#4fc0cf\">Dental Assistant Formally Trained in Expanded Functions<br \/>\r\n<\/h3><\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n\n\t\t\t<p data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\">To be a dental assistant that can perform expanded functions in Florida, they must undergo formal training. These qualifications include:<\/p>\n<ul data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Completing a CODA-accredited course as part of a dental, dental hygiene, or dental assisting program.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Or completing a Florida Board-approved expanded duties program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wysiwyg-69394951099da\" class=\"component wysiwyg wysiwyg--default spacer-b--no spacer-t--sm\" data-bs-theme=\"light\" >\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"row wysiwyg__row\">\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col wysiwyg__col component__header\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__heading\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"wysiwyg__header\"><h3 style=\"color:#4fc0cf\">Dental Assistant Formally Trained in Restorative Functions<\/h3><\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"m-block gb-s l-content-simple-1\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"m-block__container container-fluid\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"l-heading text-center l-heading-v1\">\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n<p data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Dental assistants who are formally trained in restorative functions can perform specific tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. To become a restorative function dentist, you must meet several requirements including:<\/p>\n<ol data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be at least 18 years of age<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be a high school graduate or equivalent<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Hold a current BLS for a Healthcare Provider Certificate<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Graduate from a dental assisting program accredited by a dental accrediting entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or complete a Florida Board-approved expanded duties formal training program, AND document proof of 2,400 hours of clinical work experience in either a dental office or as a dental assisting educator<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Complete a mandatory restorative functions course offered by an accredited dental or dental hygiene school or program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" style=\"text-align: left;\">By understanding and meeting the requirements for dental assistants in Florida, you can ensure compliance with state regulations and provide high-quality care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cta-6939495109c6c\" class=\"component cta cta--form-stacked\" data-bs-theme=\"light\" >\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"row cta__row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"col cta__col\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cta__content\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"cta__header\"><h3 style=\"color:#4fc0cf; text-align: center;\">Get Started with GoTu Today!<\/h3><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cta__form\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  hbspt.forms.create({\r\n    region: \"na1\",\r\n    portalId: \"22018594\",\r\n    formId: \"e7ca1a28-2139-4a94-b17f-d2decf0c9164\"\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":8623,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8631","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8631"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8631\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11499,"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8631\/revisions\/11499"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gotu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}