Alaska 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. View the different dental assisting levels, along with the requirements for each. You can also view the allowable duties at each level.
Dental Assistant Levels and Requirements
Dental Assistant Qualified in Coronal Polishing Procedures
Dental Assistant Qualified in Coronal Polishing Procedures Requirements
To perform coronal polishing procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in the state of Alaska, a dental assistant must earn a certificate in coronal polishing. An applicant for certification must:
1. Submit to the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners a complete, notarized application form, AND
2. Pay applicable fee, AND
3a. Successfully complete a program of instruction approved by the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners, OR
3b. Be currently licensed or certified in another jurisdiction to perform coronal polishing and provide documentation to the board verifying the certificate and course taken to obtain that certification
Note: The coronal polishing certificate must be renewed biennially on or before February 28 of odd-numbered years.
Note: The Alaska Board of Dental Examiners maintains a registry of dental assistants who hold certificates in coronal polishing and/or restorative functions.
