Nebraska Dental Assistants Association

2025 Annual Session will be held April 10 & 11th in Lincoln, NE

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Information page regarding Dental Assistants in Nebraska

DHHS Letter

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6/2018

Permit Courses for LDA's...Board of Dentistry approves Nebraska ADA-CODA schools to offer courses after board approval.

Please contact your local ADA-CODA Dental Assisting Program for more information on the NEW Permit courses for Licensed Dental Assistants.

Courses include educational requirement for the individual Permits:

- Nitrous Oxide Administration and Monitor Permit

- Fixed Prosthodontics Permit

- Removable Prosthodontics Permit

- Pediatric Fixed Prosthodontics Permit

How to become a Licensed Dental Assistant in Nebraska:

1. Fill out Application

2. Take the DA Jurisprudence Exam

3. Send in all items listed on Application with payment

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Complete required Education, Training and Testing to Expand your scope!

Application for Expanded Scope Function Permit/s for the LDA

Dental Impressions for Fixed Prosthodontics

Dental Impressions and Minor Adjustments for Removable Prostheses

Cement Prefabricated Fixed Prostheses on Primary Teeth

Monitoring and Administration of Nitrous Oxide

Application for Expanded Function Permits for the LDA

Level 1 Permit (simple restorations)

Level 2 Permit (complex restorations)

Please contact DHHS with Licensure Questions: (402) 471-2118 or DHHS.MedicalOffice@nebraska.gov

History of LB 18 for Nebraska Dental Assistants

LB 18

Signed into law on March 29, 2017
Operative date of January 1, 2018
Provides for licensure of dental assistants
Provides for expanded function dental assistants and expanded function dental hygienists
Provides powers and duties
Regulations will be put into effect over the next few months
Dentistry Practice Act http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=38 -chapters.php?chapter=38 , sections 38-1101 to 38-1152

Unlicensed Dental Assistants

Requirements to perform x-rays and coronal polishing remain the same
May apply topical local anesthesia under indirect supervision of a licensed dentist
May monitor nitrous oxide analgesia if board-approved CPR certified and when under indirect supervision of a licensed dentist
May perform duties delegated by a licensed dentist for the purpose of assisting the licensed dentist in clinical and clinical-related duties as allowed in regulations and rules adopted under the Dentistry Practice Act

Licensed Dental Assistants

Licensed dental assistants may perform all duties authorized for an unlicensed dental assistant
Qualify through education (graduation from a CODA accredited program) OR experience (1,500 dental assisting work hours within the past five years)
To apply: complete application, pay application fee, and provide proof of

Age (19 years old or older)

Citizenship/Lawful presence

Graduation from high school (or equivalent, see https://www.education.ne.gov/aded/)

Results of CDA sent directly from DANB to the Licensure Unit

Passing score on the Nebraska jurisprudence exam for Dental Assistants

Licensed Dental Assistants - Permits

Available to licensed dental assistants
Four additional education and competency Permits

Take dental impressions for fixed prostheses

Take dental impressions and make minor adjustments for removable prostheses

Cement prefabricated fixed prostheses on primary teeth

Monitor and administer nitrous oxide analgesia

Expanded Function Permit - Licensed Dental Assistants

Available to licensed dental assistants
Must have 1,500 hours experience as a licensed dental assistant to apply
Two levels:

Level one simple restorations (one surface)

Level two complex restorations (multiple surfaces)

Questions? Contact our office at (402) 471-2118 or at DHHS.MedicalOffice@nebraska.gov.