State Affiliate of the American Dental Assistants Association
Employment Outlook: Employment of dental assistants in the U.S. is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. Nationwide, About 56,400 openings for dental assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
Susan Rexroat, MS, BA, CDA, EFDA
Executive Secretary
Winter Haven
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Quick Facts: Dental Assistants in Florida
Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2024
(From the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- 2023 Annual Mean Pay $46,540 per year, $22.38 per hour (FL)
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work Experience in a Related Occupation: None
- On-the-job Training: None
- Approximate Number of Jobs in Florida in 2023 - 376,500
- Employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
- Florida is 3rd in the nation for the highest employment of dental assistants (California #1, Texas #2)
Cathy Roberts, MADAA, EFDA, AGS, CDA-Emeritus, COA-Emeritus, CDPMA-Emeritus, CPFDA-Emeritus
Vice President
Indian Rocks Beach
The Florida Dental Assistants Association invites all Dental Assistants in the state to become involved through membership by joining the American Dental Assistants Association. Click the ADAA logo below to explore the benefits of actively participating in your professional organization!
Who we are
The Florida Dental Assistants Association, a state affiliate of the American Dental Assistants Association, is the professional organization representing all dental assistants in the state of Florida.
Our mission is simple:
To promote the dental assisting profession in matters of education, legislation, credentialing and professional involvement which will enhance the delivery of quality oral healthcare to the public.
Kimberly Bland, M.Ed, BS, CDA, EFDA
President, Webmaster
Duette
What We Do For Dental Assistants
- Provide Continuing Education
- Keep Dental Assistants Connected
- Advocate for the Profession
- Promote High Standards by Inspiring Excellence
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2025 - 2027 FDAA Officers
Welcome to the Florida Dental Assistants Association!
Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC
Secretary
Keystone Heights
Our Members
Our members are from all aspects of dental assisting: clinical chairside, practice administrators, laboratory assistants, steri-technicians, dental assistant educators, students, and dental sales and support industries.