Maryland Dental Assistant Requirements

Each state has different requirements for dental assistants. This page includes links to all the information you need to understand the requirements for dental assistants in this state. Visit the links to see specific levels (login required) or download the PDF of all requirements.

Dental Assistant Levels and Requirements

View the levels, requirements, and duties.

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Radiography

Level One Dental Assistant

General Duties Expanded Function Dental Assistant (regulations effective 8/31/26; transition details still pending)

Orthodontic Expanded Function Dental Assistant (regulations effective 8/31/26; transition details still pending)

Note: In 2022, HB 968 was passed, which created a general duties expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) and an orthodontic EFDA. The new EFDA categories will replace the Dental Assistant Qualified in General Duties or Orthodontics titles. The regulations went into effect 8/31/26, but the details of the transition are still pending. All available information is posted in the FAQs on the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners' website. There are not yet any Board-approved courses for general duties EFDA or orthodontic EFDA. DANB will share and post any updates as soon as we receive them.

Exam and Certificate Applications

DANB’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam

DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam

Maryland Dental Radiation Technologist Requirements

More Resources

Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners

Allowable and Prohibited Duties