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Two ways in: pay for school (733 U.S. schools offer Dental Support Services and Allied Professions programs at certificate/associate level, median net price $11,621/yr) or get paid to train (87 registered apprenticeship sponsors nationwide). Requirements vary sharply by state (some allow on-the-job entry, some require CODA-accredited programs + DANB exams for expanded functions); Pell-eligible programs.
State license required: Texas, Florida, California, New York, Ohio, Michigan.
No state license: Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina — employers typically expect industry certification instead.
Requirements differ sharply by state — check your state's page below for the specific rule, hours, and exam, each cited to the official board.
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