Applying to Become an Dental Board-Approved Dental Assistant Course Provider

A.  Course Provider Qualifications: 

Qualified organizations interested in preparing and submitted a course for approval must meet all criteria outlined in SBDE Rules 114.21, 114.22 and 114.23 (effective May 29, 2006) which can be reviewed and downloaded below.  The following entities are authorized to prepare and submit courses for review:  

1.    Dental, Dental Hygiene, or Dental Assisting Programs that are accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.  Visit www.ada.org to learn more about becoming CODA accredited.  

OR

2.   A dental industry professional association.

B.  Dental Assistant Course Implementation Date Criteria:
  Courses were implemented effective September 1, 2006.  

C.  Course and Examination Approval Consideration by the SBDE:

Courses are being accepted for consideration and approval by the SBDE at this time.  

A provider seeking approval of a dental assistant course must submit the following materials to the SBDE and receive written authorization from the SBDE prior to offering a course:  

1.     A complete, signed, and notarized Dental Assistant Course Provider Application, as promulgated by the SBDE.

2.   An application fee of $100 payable by check or money order made payable to the State Board of Dental Examiners; and

3.   All documentation pertaining to the course as outlined in Rule 114.21.

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Dental Assistant Course Provider Application

D.  Notification of Final Approval: 

Applicants will be notified of course approval by U.S. Mail along with a request for the following information prior to offering the course as outlined in Rule 114.21. 

Changes to Published Course Schedules, Curriculum or Materials:

Changes must be sent in writing to the SBDE prior to their implementation in the course either by U.S. Mail, e-mail, or fax to:

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Attention: Office of the Executive Director
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800
Austin, Texas 78701-3942
(512) 463-7452

      Course Providers shall submit to the SBDE within 30 days of course and examination completion date all documentation as outlined in Rule 114.21.

F.   Approved Course Providers List:

Click here to view the most current list of Dental Assistant Course Providers. The list of course providers is updated routinely as courses are approved. Courses not listed on the SBDE website will not be considered approved and will not be accepted as a qualifying course for registration.

G.  SBDE Rules for Dental Assistant Course Providers:

      All rules pertaining to Dental Assisting are found in the SBDE Rules and Regulations within Chapter 114 (Extension of Duties of Auxiliary Personnel – Dental Assistants). 

Rule 114.21
Requirements for Dental Assistant
Registration Courses and Examinations

Rule 114.22
Dental Assistant Course Objectives

Rule 114.23
Dental Assistant Examination Integrity