Dental Assistant assists the dentist in many cases of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical function independently of direct supervision. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Citizenship. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job English Language Proficiency. Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Basic Requirements: You must have one of the following. (1) Experience. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work. OR, (2) Education. Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). OR, (3) Experience/Education C