For information about how to become a NYS Certified Dental Assistant please see the NYS website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/dent/dentcdalic.htm
Currently there is no approved NYS Education Department course in Dutchess County. The closest program is through Ulster County Boces, please contact them for additional information.

To find an approved program please follow the steps below:

1. go to the link http://www.nysed.gov/heds/IRPSL1.html
2. select "search for programs leading to a professional license"
3. select "Cert Dental Asst"