Can I Be a Dental Assistant with a Felony?
If you’ve got a felony on your record and want to become a dental assistant, you may have concerns about the eligibility. While the prospects of employment in this field might be uncertain, the good news is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question.
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Penal Law Requirements Vary by State
Every state in the US has its unique regulations when it comes to penal laws. For some states, having a felony conviction disqualifies an individual from obtaining a dental assistant (DA) certification. Conversely, other states don’t consider the past record. Therefore, before considering a DA program or searching for jobs, you’ll need to explore your specific state’s rules and requirements.
In many cases, state regulatory bodies may overlook certain crimes when granting or renewing dental assisting permits or certificates. Some factors they take into consideration:
- Type and nature of the offense (e.g., property vs. personal crimes)
- Date and severity of the offense (older crimes are more likely to be dismissed)
- Whether rehabilitation, restitutions, and restitution to the state occurred
- Potential for risk of future behavior (does your rehabilitation, or otherwise indicate the tendency is behind you)
Here are some specific laws regarding DAs and felons from select states:
- California: Conviction records older than five years will no longer bar admission to programs or professional license, while convictions with serious sexual offender charges require automatic rejection.
| California Dental Assisting Regulations for Felons |
| – Crime older than 5 years? |
| YES → May become DA, if approved program and application criteria |
| YES → automatic rejection if a serious sexual offense conviction exists |
New York: A "no-risk’ rule in Section 673 of New York Education Law ensures an employer is aware of prior crimes (barring crimes considered risk-takers’ by statute and crimes older than seven years). Most importantly, felons without pending cases won’t impede getting their certification, once deemed cleared under a mandatory employment certification. For NY felons aspiring to work in DAs:
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