3 Responses to “What is the difference between the Dental Assisting I and the Dental Assisting II course?”

1. Kris L says:

   July 29, 2010 at 1:28 am

   It’s really simple. First you take Dental Assisting I, and the next semester you take Dental Assisting II. They won’t let you take the II class until you have taken the I class …
2. DL4evr says:

   July 29, 2010 at 2:23 am

   You don’t have to take the second level, but if you do, you get to do more things like polishing people’s teeth, take impressions (for mouth guards and whitening trays), you get to learn how to place a rubber dam on people, and in some places you get to apply temporarily fillings, apply sealants, and other things. This means that you will have more responsibility in the dental office.

   Unlike with just taking level 1, you must take an exam at the end of your course with an examination board in order to practice your level 2 skills. The Canadian board is the NDAEB http://www.ndaeb.ca/

   Also I forgot to mention that level 2 assistants usually get paid about 2-3 dollars more an hour.
3. nancy s says:

   July 29, 2010 at 2:26 am

   I would go for the more advanced education. The more skilled you are technically, the more valuable you’d be. You can ask for more money. I would imagine you have to start with level 1 and then take level 2. Have you looked into Dental Hygiene? The pay is better, but you have to have more schooling. Good luck

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