Navy
MEDICAL
NEC
NEC
L33A
Dental Assistant
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Perform duties as a general dental assistant to include dental infection control, dental treatment room management, preventive dentistry, comprehensive dental assisting, and intraoral radiography.
Core Skills
- dental instrument preparation
- chairside dental assisting
- dental infection control
- intraoral radiography
- dental treatment room management
- preventive dentistry support
- dental materials handling
- patient education
- clinical documentation
Common Certifications
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Dental Assisting National Board Infection Control Certificate
- Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety Certificate
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Civilian Career Paths
- DENTAL
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- RADIOLOGY
- ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Dental Assisting National Board Infection Control Certificate
- Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety Certificate
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Career Growth
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Dental Assisting National Board General Chairside Certificate
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.