How should I list dental assistant certifications and registration?

Put them in a dedicated section and list each one exactly as issued: title, issuing organisation, number if you choose to share it and expiry date. Whether registration or certification is required depends on your country and role, so check with the official regulator or dental board.

Examples assistants often list:

• Dental assisting certificate or diploma
• National or state dental assisting certification, where one exists
• Radiography or radiation safety training
• Infection control certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR

Example (fictional): "Certificate in Dental Assisting, [College name], 2023; BLS Provider, [provider], valid until 08/2026."

Do not present an application or course in progress as a completed registration. Write "in progress" or "application submitted [month year]" instead. Keep expiry dates up to date, because practices often check them before interviews.