Dental Hygiene (AS), Dental Assisting (CCP)
Dental Assisting (CCP)
Instructional Credentialing Criteria
Academic and Professional Preparation
All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Palm Beach State
Course Prefix |
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) |
CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) |
Requirements |
DEA,
DES (lecture) |
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Bachelor’s degree. Faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program; must have clinical experience.
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Current or eligible** Florida Dental Hygiene license
AND/OR
Dental Assisting Certification (DANB) or Dental License.
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DEH
(lecture) |
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Bachelor’s degree. Dental Hygiene faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program.
AND
Current or eligible** Florida Dental Hygiene or Dental License.
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| DEA (clinical, lab) |
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Dental Assisting faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program, have clinical experience, and possess a current Certified Dental Assistant certificate from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). State of Florida licensed dentists are exempt.
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| DEH (clinical) |
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Associate degree or higher. Faculty must be a graduate of a DH/Dental ADA accredited program; must have DH clinical experience.
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Current or eligible** for Florida Dental Hygiene or Dental Licensure.
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| DES (clinical, lab) |
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Associate degree or higher. Faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited DH program; must have DH clinical experience.
AND
Dental assisting faculty must be a graduate of an ADA accredited program; must have clinical experience and possess a current Certified Dental Assistant certificate from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). State of Florida licensed dentists are exempt.
OR
Current or eligible** for Florida Dental Hygiene or Dental Licensure.
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*Bachelor’s degree must be completed within three years from the date of employment.
**Eligible pertains to Florida Statute 466.002(6) that exempts Dental educators from Florida State Licensure as long as the faculty member is licensed in another state.
For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.
Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.
Reviewed/Revised
| March 2025 |
Melinda Mouradian |