SummaryThe Dental Assistant assists the dentist in many aspects of direct-patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision.QualificationsBasic Requirements:United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyExperience and Education (1) ExperienceSix months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work - or provides familiarity with the workOR - (2) EducationSuccessful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)(3) Experience/Edu