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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are a dental assistant relocating from another State, please click on the links below for important information about what credentials will transfer in Florida as a dental assistant.

Florida Rules on Transferring Dental Assistant Credentials

  1. Document 1- Dental Assistant Information

  2. Document 2- Dental Radiography Certification Application

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What does Florida require to become a dental assistant?

Florida requires two specific certifications; 

1) Radiology certification (XRAY)**  and

2) Expanded functions certification (EFDA).

**Upon successful completion of a course in radiology, Florida requires you to work for a Florida licensed dentist for 3 months.  After this initial 3 months, a form signed by your employer, our course completion certificate and $30.00 is sent into the State for a dental radiography license. Click here for a copy of the is form.

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Is Dental Assisting Institute ADA accredited?

No. Florida does not require dental assistants to go to ADA accredited schools or be nationally certified or registered dental assistants.  

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Is Dental Assisting Institute Approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry?

Yes. DAI has been an approved dental education provider since 2001. Upon successful completion, our students receive their XRAY and EDFA certifications.

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How much experience do the DAI instructors have? 

All instructors for DAI have been with the company since inception and each has no less than 15 years experience as a dental assistant. 

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Where are your classes held?

Dental Specialty Group 
4326 Park Boulevard  Suite C-West
Pinellas Park Fl 33781

In Dr Bell's Office Plaza
(next door to Dental Staffing Solutions and across from Regions Bank)

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Where do I mail payment to?

Dental Assisting Institute, Inc.
PO Box 21517
St. Petersburg, FL  33742-1517

OR   

To pay by Visa, MasterCard or Discover:

*Please note that if paying by credit card a 3% fee will be added to your purchase.   Be sure to view your shopping cart to verify you have the correct items in your cart. 

Click here to pay online.
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Thank you for your interest in CPR Solutions
and Dental Assisting Institute 

If you wish to contact one of our instructors,    Email us
or
Call us at (727) 547-4899 or (813)877-8233

 

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