Dental Assistant in the United States for foreign trained dentists

In today's video, Dr. Leonardo talks to everyone who wants to become a dentist in the USA about being a dental assistant in the United States first. As a foreign trained dentist, your application will benefit by having this experience.
Being a dental assistant before entering dental school is a possibility that can offer great opportunities building your CV for your application, learning English, obtaining American experience among other things, and this will help with your CAAPID or PASS application through ADEA.
There are 3 things for you to understand before getting the position and we will discuss all in the video. Work permit, rules of the state where you live in and also the certifications (not required but a plus) such as x-ray certificate, CPR and coronal polishing.
Understand each of these items and get some tips in this video!
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00:00 Introduction
01:08 My pathway to dental assistant
02:09 How this can help your application
03:20 First requirement - work permit
04:28 Second requirement - understand the rules of the state where you live
05:06 Additional certifications - X-Ray certification and CPR
06:34 Bonus certification - coronal polishing
07:59 Summary

[@MrAgentkiller]

Hi doctor! Thank you for such an informative video.
I understand you do not have much information regarding the visas, that’s one thing I need guidance for because I’m currently in India pursuing residency in prosthodontics.

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

I’m not sure what you are looking for but it really depends on your needs. There is more than one way to get there…

[@gustavosaad8775]

Thank you Dr Leo!

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

Thanks doc!

[@rogeriotrommerdamotta5365]

Another excellent content, Dr. Leo!
Thanks a lot for your guidance!

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

Thanks doc! I am glad you liked it!

[@fernandacarballalcosta6735]

Thank you Dr Leo.

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

Thanks!!!

[@oftalmorendeiro]

Once again, great video!

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ayach221]

What amazing information. Can I have the CPR and X-Ray certificates online ?

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

CPR you cannot, X-ray I am not sure.

[@virgarenya]

hi Doc, thank you so much for the video! i'm a foreign-trained dentist who wants to seek a job as a dental assistant (unlicensed) before taking the advanced standing program.
i have a question: in order to get a job as dental assistant (unlicensed) in NYC, do i need to take courses like CPR/ xray courses?
i can't find any information about unlicensed dental assistant anywhere, not even on the DANB website, and i've also called the NY dental board, they only provide information for registered dental assistant, so hopefully i can get the answer here, and really need your advice on what step should i take first to work as an unlicensed DA, thank you in advance!😊

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

That`s a great question. Each state has a specific rule and I don`t know the details about NY,. However, as a rule of thumb, having CPR and x-ray certification is always helpful, as this is a time and financial commitment that will save future employers from having to do additional things. If I were in your shoes, I would apply for the jobs being upfront about not having done the dental assistant course in the USA. Even if not allowed to assist chairside in NY, many times there are positions that are not directly seeing patients, where you can work while you obtain your certificate.

[@virgarenya]

@@DentalAcademyUSA ah i see… thank you so much for the advice Doc, i really appreciate it! just to clarify, does this mean i could apply for a dental assistant position without having completed dental assistant courses first, and work towards certification while on the job?

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

This may be an option. Correct.

[@virgarenya]

@@DentalAcademyUSA alright got it, thank you so much Doc!😊

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

You`re welcome! Please share this channel with your friends!

[@habeebhabeeb7795]

❤

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

Thanks!

[@okunolaolamide1939]

Thank you doctor please am a dental assistant with 6 years experience working in a government hospital please can you please help me with securing a job from Nigeria .I really do need the job please

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

I am sorry, this is not my expertise. I don’t have a placement service for jobs.

[@skdent4713]

I am dental assistant plz give me job i am from India

[@DentalAcademyUSA]

Sorry, I am not able to help with you this.