National Entry Level Dental Assistant

Issued by Dental Assisting National Board

The National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification program is designed for dental assistants who are new to the profession and have met the on-the-job training or educational requirements. Earning NELDA certification demonstrates a foundational knowledge of dental radiography, dental infection control, and dental anatomy.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Dental Anatomy
Dental Infection Control
Dental Radiography
Expose and Evaluate
Instrument Processing
Occupational Safety
Prevention of Cross-Contamination
Prevention Of Disease Transmission
Quality Assurance
Radiation Safety
Radiograpy Regulations

Earning Criteria

Meet the education or experience requirements
Hold a current CPR certificate
Pass the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) exam

Standards

ADA and FDA Guidelines on the Selection of Patients for Dental Radiographic Examinations

CDC ALARA Principles

CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings

CDC Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard