This is a frequently asked question so we're putting it here on the blog. Here's the link to the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB) state-specific information chart:
http://www.danb.org/PDFs/Charts/Nebraska.pdf
There are no educational requirements to perform basic duties as a dental assistant. You must, however, complete a two-day radiology course to take x-rays. This radiology course is currently not offered in our program but is offered at nearby Creighton University, for $280.
So why get training? Because your chances of getting a job will be much higher if you've had the training and experience our program offers. Additionally, you will feel much more prepared working in an office after going through our course. When your doctor asks you to grab the enamel hatchet or relign a denture, you'll know what to do. At CDAA, we give you hands-on training right from the start. Upon completion of the course, you will have had 190 hours of lecture and clinical experience.