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Licensure Disclosure - Dental Assisting

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State Meets or Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification Agency Information
Alabama Does Not Meet Agency: Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama
Phone: (205) 985-7267
Email: blake@dentalboard.org
Website: https://www.dentalboard.org/
Mailing Address: Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama
2229 Rocky Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of Alabama. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform radiographic procedures. A dental assistant in Alabama may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. Alabama offers 'Licensure by Credentials' if you meet the requirements listed in the Alabama Dental Practice Act.
Alaska Does Not Meet Agency: Alaska Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: (907) 465-2542
Email: BoardOfDentalExaminers@Alaska.Gov
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofDentalExaminers.aspx
Mailing Address: Alaska Board of Dental Examiners
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of Alaska. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures delegated by and under the indirect supervision of an Alaska state-licensed dentist. A dental assistant in the state of Alaska may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. To perform coronal polishing procedures, a dental assistant must earn a certificate in coronal polishing. From what information I can find, Alaska does not offer reciprocity or licensure by endorsement to Dental Assistants, only to Dentists.
Arizona Does Not Meet Agency: Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: (602) 242-1492
Email: info@dentalboard.az.gov
Website: https://dentalboard.az.gov/
Mailing Address: Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
1740 W Adams Suite 2470
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Arizona, a dental assistant must hold a current Arizona Board-approved certificate in dental radiology. A dental assistant in the state of Arizona may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. To perform coronal polishing procedures in the state of Arizona one must Pass DANB’s Coronal Polishing exam, Submit an Arizona Coronal Polishing Clinical Skills Affidavit, and receive the Arizona Coronal Polishing Certificate. Arizona does not grant licensure by reciprocity. However, anyone that has been licensed in another US jurisdiction for at least one year could qualify for a license in Arizona through our universal licensing pathway (DANB).
Arkansas Does Not Meet Agency: Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: 501-682-2085
Email: asbde@arkansas.gov
Website: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arkansas-state-board-of-dental-examiners/
Mailing Address: Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners
101 East Capitol Ave.
Suite 111
Little Rock, AR 72201
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Arkansas, a dental assistant must be a Registered Dental Assistant who holds a permit in radiography from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. A dental assistant in Arkansas may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist. A Registered Dental Assistant in Arkansas is an individual who holds a permit from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE) to perform one or more of the allowed expanded functions: coronal polishing, inducing and monitoring nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia, and monitoring patients under deep sedation or general anesthesia in offices where the dentist is permitted to provide those services. Dental Assistants are not permitted through reciprocity.
California Does Not Meet Agency: Dental Board of California
Phone: (916) 263-2300
Email: dentalboard@dca.ca.gov
Website: https://www.dbc.ca.gov/
Mailing Address: Dental Board of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550
Sacramento, CA 95815
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in California, a dental assistant must be state certified in radiography in California. An Unlicensed Dental Assistant may perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist. The employer is responsible for ensuring dental assistants maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and that all dental assistants in continuous employment for 120 days or more have completed all of the following within a year from date of employment: California Board-approved 2-hour course in the California Dental Practice Act, California Board-approved 8-hour course in infection control, and American Heart Association or American Red Cross-approved course in BLS which includes hands-on simulated clinical scenarios. To be licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in California, one must graduate from a California Board-approved RDA educational program or complete 15 months of work experience as a dental assistant, or complete a combination of a non-approved educational program and work experience and successfully complete California Board-approved courses in radiation safety and coronal polishing and successfully complete a 2-hour Board-approved course in the California Dental Practice Act and an 8-hour Board-approved infection control course within 5 years prior to application for licensure, and complete an American Heart Association or American Red Cross-approved course in Basic Life Support, and apply for licensure as an RDA to the Dental Board of California, and pass the state combined written RDA General and Law and Ethics exam. Reciprocity is not offered to practice as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in California.
Colorado Does Not Meet Agency: Colorado Dental Board
Phone: 303-894-7800
Email: dora_dpo_licensing@state.co.us
Website: https://dpo.colorado.gov/Dental
Mailing Address: Colorado Dental Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Colorado, a dental assistant must be at least 18 years of age, and successfully complete minimum safety, education and training for operating machine sources of ionizing radiation and administering such radiation to patients. Dental assistants in Colorado may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education requirements for this level of dental assisting. It is the responsibility of the supervising dentist to ensure that dental personnel who administer and/or monitor nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation are appropriately trained. Dental assistants who administer and/or monitor nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation must successfully complete current Basic Life Support (BLS) training. In my research, it appears that Colorado offers no form of reciprocity or endorsement for dental assistants.
Connecticut Does Not Meet Agency: Connecticut State Dental Commission
Phone: 860-509-7603 - Menu Option 4
Email: dph.dentalteam@ct.gov
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/public-health-hearing-office/connecticut-state-dental-commission/connecticut-state-dental-commission
Mailing Address: Connecticut State Dental Commission
410 Capitol Avenue, MS #13PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Connecticut, a dental assistant must pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. A dental assistant in Connecticut may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Dental assistants are not licensed, certified or registered by the Department of Public Health. Dental assistants are also required to provide records of successful performance on DANB Infection Control exam. Connecticut appears to have no reciprocity or license by endorsement for Dental Assistants, as they aren't licensed, certified or registered. Those who have passed the DANB RHS exam can carry that to CT.
Delaware Does Not Meet Agency: Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
Phone: (302) 744-4500
Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov
Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental/
Mailing Address: Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
Cannon Building,
Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Notes: In order to legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist in Delaware, a dental assistant must hold a state certificate as a Dental Radiation Technician or a state certificate recognizing DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification from the Delaware Division of Public Health/Office of Radiation Control (Delaware ORC). In the state of Delaware, competency of dental assistants in specific duties is determined by the supervising dentist. The dentist is given full responsibility in deciding the scope of work to be allocated to the dental assistant. Adequate training of dental assistants is solely the responsibility of the dentist. In summary, The Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene places full responsibility for the work done by dental assistants directly upon the dentist. Since the position of dental assistant is unlicensed, Delaware offers no reciprocity or licensure by endorsement for dental assistants. Prior DANB certification will carry over to Delaware though.
Florida Does Not Meet Agency: Florida Board of Dentistry
Phone: (850) 488-0595
Email: MQAOnlineService@flhealth.gov
Website: https://floridasdentistry.gov/licensing/dentist/
Mailing Address: Department of Health
Board of Dentistry
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-04
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
Notes: The State of Florida does not have reciprocity with any state and does not issue licenses by endorsement or credentials. Florida does not offer reciprocity and does not license dental assistants; therefore you cannot transfer a dental assistant license from another state. To legally operate radiography equipment, the dental assistant is required to have graduated from Florida Board of Dentistry approved dental assistant school or be certified by Florida Department of Health
Georgia Does Not Meet Agency: Georgia Board of Dentistry
Phone: (404) 651-8000
Email: https://gbd.georgia.gov/contact-us
Website: https://gbd.georgia.gov/
Mailing Address: Georgia Board of Dentistry
2 Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
East Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334
Notes: In order to legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in Georgia, a dental assistant must complete a minimum of six hours of instruction, in the content areas defined in the Georgia Department of Human Services' x-ray requirements. A dental assistant who shows written proof of completed x-ray training is considered to have satisfied the requirements of the Department of Human Services. A dental assistant in Georgia may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act and by rule of the Board under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. A dental assistant must acquire appropriate training before performing phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures. Georgia does not have reciprocity, licenusre by endorsement, or licensure by credentials for dental assistants.
Hawaii Does Not Meet Agency: Hawaii Board of Dentistry
Phone: 808-586-3000
Email: dental@dcca.hawaii.gov
Website: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/dentist
Mailing Address: DCCA-PVL
Attn: DENTAL
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of Hawaii. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. A dental assistant in the state of Hawaii may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. The supervising dentist must appropriately train or provide training to dental assistants, including but not limited to proper sterilization and disinfection procedures, ethics, proper record keeping and patient confidentiality, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Training must meet the OSHA and the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA/HIOSH) bloodborne pathogen standards and CDC and ADA prevention guidelines and recommendations, and must be provided by a Hawaii Board of Dentistry-approved continuing education sponsoring organization. Hawaii does not extend reciprocity or endorsement to dental assistants.
Idaho Does Not Meet Agency: Idaho State Board of Dentistry
Phone: (208) 334-3233
Email: sbdinfo@isbd.idaho.gov
Website: https://isbd.idaho.gov/IBODPortal/Home.aspx
Mailing Address: Idaho State Board of Dentistry
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0021
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of Idaho. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures. A dental assistant in Idaho may perform dental services for which they are trained and which are not prohibited under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no specific education or training requirements. To administer nitrous oxide/oxygen to patients, a dental assistant must be trained in accordance with Idaho Board of Dentistry rules. The state of Idaho does not seem to practice reciprocity or endorsement for dental assistants. I can find no mention of it.
Illinois Does Not Meet Agency: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulaton - Dental Professions
Phone: 1 (888) 473-4858
Email: https://www.idfpr.com/profs/Email/prfGrp09.asp
Website: https://www.idfpr.com/profs/dentist.asp
Mailing Address: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulaton - Dental Professions
Chicago Office
555 West Monroe Street, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in Illinois. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures. A dental assistant in Illinois may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. Illinois doesn't have a reciprocity agreement for dental assistants, only dentists.
Indiana Does Not Meet Agency: PLA: Indiana State Board of Dentistry
Phone: (317) 232-2960
Email: pla8@pla.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-state-board-of-dentistry/
Mailing Address: Professional Licensing Agency
Attn: Indiana State Board of Dentistry
402 W. Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Indiana, a dental assistant must obtain a limited dental radiographic license from the Indiana State Department of Health/Division of Medical Radiology Services. A dental assistant in Indiana may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting except for radiography requirements. To qualify to polish the coronal surfaces of the teeth, a dental assistant must be employed in a dental practice for a minimum of one year and complete an educational program approved by the Indiana State Board of Dentistry. No reciprocity or endorsement for dental assistants in Indiana.
Iowa Does Not Meet Agency: Iowa Dental Board
Phone: 515-281-5157
Email: DB@iowa.gov
Website: https://dentalboard.iowa.gov/
Mailing Address: Iowa Dental Board
6200 Park Avenue Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Iowa, a dental assistant must hold a current registration certificate and active radiography qualification issued by the Iowa Dental Board (IDB) and a dentist must provide general supervision. A dental assistant must be at least 18 years of age to perform dental radiography. In order to work as a dental assistant in the state of Iowa, an individual must be 17 years of age or older, be a high school graduate or equivalent, and be registered with the Iowa Dental Board and have received a Certificate of Registration. To qualify as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Iowa, one must work in a dental office for six months as a Dental Assistant Trainee, iIf licensed out of state, have had at least six months of prior dental assisting experience under a licensed dentist within the past two years, or raduate from an accredited dental assisting program approved by the Iowa Dental Board and complete an Iowa Board-approved course of study in the areas of infection control, hazardous materials and jurisprudence, hold a valid CPR card, and apply to the Iowa Dental Board (IDB) for registration as a dental assistant. No reciprocity exists for Dental Assistants in Iowa
Kansas Does Not Meet Agency: Kansas Dental Board
Phone: (785) 296-6400
Email: dental.info@ks.gov
Website: https://www.dental.ks.gov/
Mailing Address: Kansas Dental Board
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson,
Room 455-S
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of Kansas. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist. A dental assistant in the state of Kansas may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. Kansas does not offer reciprocity to dental assistants.
Kentucky Does Not Meet Agency: Kentucky Board of Dentistry
Phone: (502) 429-7280
Email: https://dentistry.ky.gov/Pages/contact.aspx
Website: https://dentistry.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Mailing Address: Kentucky Board of Dentistry
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 101
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Kentucky, a dental assistant must pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, or successfully complete a CODA-approved course in radiation safety and technique, or complete a six-hour Kentucky Board-approved course in dental radiography safety plus complete either a minimum of four hours of instruction in dental radiography technique while under the employment and supervision of the dentist in the office, or a four-hour course in radiography technique approved by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. No mention of reciprocity/endorsement for dental assistants in Kentucky anywhere in my research.
Louisiana Does Not Meet Agency: Louisiana State Board of Dentistry
Phone: (225) 219-7330
Email: ahickham@lsbd.org
Website: http://www.lsbd.org/
Mailing Address: Louisiana State Board of Dentistry
P.O. Box 5256
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-5256
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Louisiana, a dental assistant must complete a course in x-ray function and safety approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry within six months after employment by a licensed dentist and shall perform dental x-ray functions solely under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist who is on the premises of the dental office at the time. A dental assistant in the state of Louisiana may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. The state of Louisiana does not have reciprocity or endorsement.
Maine Does Not Meet Agency: Maine Board of Dental Practice
Phone: (207) 287-3333
Email: dental.board@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dental/
Mailing Address: Maine Board of Dental Practice
143 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Maine, under the general supervision of a licensed dentist or independent practice dental hygienist, an individual must be licensed as a Dental Radiographer by the Maine Board of Dental Practice (MBDP). A dentist in Maine may delegate to an unlicensed person basic supportive dental procedures specified by board statute, performed under the supervision of the licensed dentist. If the unlicensed person has successfully passed a certification examination administered by a national dental assisting board (such as DANB’s CDA certification exam), the dentist may delegate to that unlicensed person additional activities, as long as these activities are performed under the dentist’s general supervision. Dentists must ensure that all dental personnel complete Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification and maintain current BLS certification when utilizing, administering, or monitoring local anesthesia, nitrous oxide analgesia, minimal sedation, moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia. Maine practices reciprocity if a dental assistant qualifies by endorsement.
Maryland Does Not Meet Agency: Maryland Department of Health - State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: (410) 402-8500
Email: mdh.mddentalboard@maryland.gov
Website: https://health.maryland.gov/dental/Pages/Home.aspx
Mailing Address: Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners
Spring Grove Hospital Center
Benjamin Rush Building
55 Wade Avenue/Tulip Drive
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Maryland, a dental assistant must be state certified as a Dental Radiation Technologist in order to operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures. This must be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. A dental assistant in Maryland may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. A dental assistant working under the general supervision for a sealant program must do all of the following: Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers, have at least 400 hours of dental assisting clinical practice in dental patient care, successfully complete a Board-approved course of at least two hours in infection control with OSHA protocol, or be Qualified in General Duties or Orthodontic Duties or hold current DANB CDA or COA certification, and enter into a written agreement with the supervising dentist setting forth the terms and conditions of practice under general supervision. Maryland has no reciprocity or endorsement for dental assistants.
Massachusetts Does Not Meet Agency: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Phone: (617) 973-0971
Email: dentistry.admin@state.ma.us
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry
Mailing Address: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in the state of Massachusetts, a dental assistant must be a Dental Assistant Trained on the Job (OJT), and complete a course in radiological techniques and safeguards, and pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or other exam approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry, within one year of the course completion. Alternatively, you can be a Massachusetts Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA), Certified Assistant (CA), or Formally Trained Dental Assistant (FTDA) and successfully complete a course with a curriculum that complies with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards for radiological techniques and safeguards in dentistry. Massachusetts has 4 different levels of Dental Assistants. Dental Assistant Trained on the Job, Formally Trained Dental Assistant, Certified Assistant, and Expanded Function Dental Assistant. Massachusetts has no dental assisting reciprocity or endorsement agreement with any other state.
Michigan Does Not Meet Agency: Department of Licensing and Registration - Michigan Board of Dentistry
Phone: 517-241-0199
Email: BPLHelp@michigan.gov
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600_72603_27529_27533---,00.html
Mailing Address: Department of Licensing and Registration - Michigan Board of Dentistry
Ottawa Building
611 W. Ottawa
P.O. Box 30004
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Michigan, a dental assistant must successfully complete a course in dental radiography that is substantially equivalent to a course taught in a CODA-accredited program. A dental assistant in Michigan may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act and administrative rules under the direct or general supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no other education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting, except for the aforementioned training required to operate dental radiography equipment. Registered Dental Assistant By Endorsement is possible in Michigan. To become licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Michigan, you must receive a degree or certificate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or a school of dental assisting meeting Michigan Board of Dentistry requirements, which includes required instruction in Michigan expanded functions, and pass the Michigan board comprehensive and clinical exam or pass an equivalent exam in another state (proof of out-of-state licensure required), and complete the fingerprinting/criminal background check process, and finally apply for a license to the Michigan Board of Dentistry. Beginning January 1, 2022, complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking in accordance with standards set forth in the Michigan Administrative Code.
Minnesota Does Not Meet Agency: Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Phone: 612-617-2250
Email: dental.board@state.mn.us
Website: https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry/
Mailing Address: Minnesota Board of Dentistry
335 Randolph Avenue Suite 250
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Minnesota, a dental assistant must have completed education equal to or greater than that required of a Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA), e currently qualified in Minnesota in an allied health profession, successfully complete a Board-approved course in dental radiography equivalent to a course offered in a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam, and submit an application to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry and pay the accompanying fee. A dental assistant in Minnesota may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. The dentist is responsible for ensuring that the assistant completes and maintains consecutive and current CPR certification and complies with the most current infection control guidelines as specified in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). You can also go on to become a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA). Despite some of the toughest Dental Assistant regulations of any state, Minnesota does not practice reciprocity or licensure by endorsement for this career.
Mississippi Does Not Meet Agency: Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: 601-944-9622
Email: https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/contact
Website: https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/
Mailing Address: Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
715 South Pear Orchard Road, Suite 200 (Plaza I)
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Mississippi, a dental assistant must hold a current national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification, or successfully complete a Mississippi Board-approved radiology seminar and exam within 90 days prior to application, or graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program within 12 months prior to application, or graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program more than 12 months prior to application for permit and provide sworn statements related to employment and administration of radiographs within the five-year period preceding application and apply to the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for a radiology permit. A dental assistant in the state of Mississippi may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. All dental assistants involved in direct patient care must be certified in CPR (within 180 days of employment). There are no other education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. Mississippi does not practice reciprocity or licensure by endorsement for dental assistants
Missouri Does Not Meet Agency: Missouri Division of Professional Registration - Missouri Dental Board
Phone: 573.751.0040
Email: dental@pr.mo.gov
Website: https://www.pr.mo.gov/dental.asp
Mailing Address: Missouri Dental Board
3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 1367
Jefferson City, MO  65102-1367
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of Missouri. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures. A dental assistant in the state of Missouri may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. A dental assistant or holder of DANB's CDA certification may, under direct supervision, assist in the administration of and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia if he or she meets one of the following requirements: successfully complete formal certified training in a course approved by the Missouri Dental Board and pass an approved competency test regarding clinical and didactic training or submit proof to the Missouri Dental Board of having been certified in another state to assist the administration of and monitoring of nitrous oxide subsequent to equivalent training and testing and obtain a permit from the Missouri Dental Board. No reciprocity or endorsement for dental assistants in Missouri.
Montana Does Not Meet Agency: Montana Board of Dentistry
Phone: (406) 444-6880
Email: dlibsdhelp@mt.gov
Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/dentistry/
Mailing Address: Montana Board of Dentistry
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Montana, a dental assistant must successfully complete the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or be certified in dental radiography as a result of military experience. To expose radiographs under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental auxiliary must hold DANB’s CDA certification. A dental auxiliary in Montana may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. To qualify, one must graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or receive instruction and training by a licensed dentist, or receive instruction and training in a Montana Board-approved continuing education course. To perform duties under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental auxiliary must hold DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification. I cannot find any mention of reciprocity for dental assistants in Montana.
Nebraska Does Not Meet Agency: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Phone: (402) 471-3121
Email: DHHS.MedicalOffice@nebraska.gov
Website: https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Dental-Assistant.aspx
Mailing Address: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026​
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Nebraska, a dental assistant must successfully complete a two-day course approved by the Nebraska Board of Dentistry and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure or pass the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, or successfully complete a dental assisting course from a CODA-accredited technical school or community college which provides training in dental radiography as part of its curriculum. Note: All dental assistants must be at least 18 years of age. A dental assistant in Nebraska may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. Dental assistants who assist in the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation or minimal sedation must be currently certified in basic life support skills (BLS) or the equivalent. Dental assistants with current and valid certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) approved by the Nebraska Board of Dentistry may monitor nitrous oxide under indirect supervision of a licensed dentist. Dental assistants in Nebraksa may continue their career path by becoming qualified tin coronal polishing, becoming a Licensed Dental Assistant, and an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. Dental Assistants who have been licensed in another state/jurisdiction and actively practiced dental assistance for at least three years (one of those years must be within the last three years) are offered reciprocity in Nebraksa.
Nevada Does Not Meet Agency: Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: 1-800-337-3926
Email: nsbde@nsbde.nv.gov
Website: https://dental.nv.gov/
Mailing Address: Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners
2651 North Green Valley Parkway, Suite 104
Henderson, NV 89014
Notes: The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners does not license dental assistants in radiation health, safety, and administration. Rather, each licensed dentist must, with his or her application for license renewal, include a certified statement containing the name and position of each dental assistant who assists in radiographic procedures, the date each dental assistant began to assist in radiographic procedures, and a statement attesting that each such dental assistant is qualified to operate radiographic equipment. Also required: training in CPR at least every two years while employed, minimum of four hours of continuing education in infection control every two years while employed, and a copy of the Nevada statutes and regulations governing dentistry. A dental assistant in the state of Nevada may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. A licensed dentist who owns a dental office or treatment facility must, on his or her application for license renewal, list the name and address of each dental assistant who assists in procedures for infection control, the date the dental assistant began to assist in infection control procedures, and a statement that each employee listed has received adequate instruction in infection control and is qualified to operate sterilization and other equipment, and to perform all other applicable activities, in compliance with CDC guidelines. Since the State of Nevada does not require dental assistants to be registered or licensed, there is no reciprocity or licensure by endorsement.
New Hampshire Does Not Meet Agency: Office of Professional Licensure & Certification - Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: 603-271-2152
Email: OPLCLicensing11@oplc.nh.gov
Website: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-dental-examiners
Mailing Address: NH Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
Board of Dental Examiners
7 Eagle Square
Concord NH, 03301
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in New Hampshire, a dental assistant must be 18 years of age or older, be a Graduate Dental Assistant or hold DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification or complete 200 hours of experience in clinical dental assisting and pass an Introduction to Dental Assisting course and qualify in infection control (see requirements below) and successfully complete an expanded duty course in dental radiology meeting the requirements established by rule of the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners (NHBDE) and pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam. A traditional dental assistant in New Hampshire may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct or general supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. A traditional dental assistant is a dental assistant who is neither a Certified Dental Assistant nor a Graduate Dental Assistant. In New Hampshire, dental assistants can become DANB certified (CDA), can become qualified to perform expanded functions such as provisional crown and bridge restoration and teeth whitening and can even become an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) with the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners (NHBDE). Since dental assistants aren't required to be licensed in New Hampshire, no reciprocity or endorsement exists for the position.
New Jersey Does Not Meet Agency: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - State Board of Dentistry
Phone: (973) 504-6405
Email: Dentistry@dca.njoag.gov
Website: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/den/Pages/default.aspx
Mailing Address: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - State Board of Dentistry
P.O. Box 45005
Newark, New Jersey 07101
Notes: A dental assistant must be licensed as a Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) by the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners to legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures. An unregistered dental assistant in the state of New Jersey may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. To perform expanded functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in the state of New Jersey, dental assistants must be licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). To perform specified orthodontic functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in the state of New Jersey, a dental assistant must be licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry as a Limited Registered Dental Assistant in Orthodontics (LRDA-O). New Jersey doesn't offer reciprocity or endorsement to Dental Assistants
New Mexico Does Not Meet Agency: New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care and the Dental Hygienist Committee
Phone: (505)476-4622
Email: Dental.Board@state.nm.us
Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Dental_Health_Care.aspx
Mailing Address: NM Board of Dental Health Care
PO BOX 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in New Mexico, a dental assistant must be New Mexico state-certified to perform radiography. A dental assistant in New Mexico is an individual who may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. To perform expanded functions under the general supervision of a licensed dentist in New Mexico, a dental assistant must earn state certification in each of the desired expanded functions. Examples include rubber cup coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride and Pit and Fissure Sealants. A dental assistant who is certified to perform dental radiography, coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealants, and/or topical fluoride procedures in another state with requirements not less stringent than those in New Mexico may apply for state certification based on credentials. This requires verification of a current valid certificate from another state or an Official letter from the director of an accredited dental hygiene program indicating the applicant has completed coursework in the requested expanded function or proof of Current, valid certification as a CDA issued by DANB. All certifications, letters and validations must be received directly by the NM Board office from the state, institution, or DANB.
New York Does Not Meet Agency: New York State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services - Dentistry
Phone: 518-474-3817
Email: op4info@nysed.gov
Website: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/license-requirements
Mailing Address: Division of Professional Licensing Services
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue,
Albany, NY 12234-1000
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of New York. All dental assistants may legally operate routine oral radiography and panoramic radiographic dental equipment under the supervision of a licensed dentist. A dental assistant may operate conebeam computed tomography (CBCT) equipment under the direct supervision of a dentist after demonstrating satisfactory completion of a training program approved by the Department of Health or provided by the manufacturer. A person who has completed a dental assisting program or an alternative course of study in dental assisting acceptable to the New York State Education Department may apply for a limited (one-year) permit prior to taking and passing the required exams. A limited permittee may perform all tasks designated to Registered Dental Assistants, under the direct personal supervision of a licensed dentist. The permit expires after one year and may be renewed for an additional year. A dental assistant in the state of New York must be licensed in order to perform supportive services under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. To be licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of New York, one must be at least 18 years of age, be a high school graduate or its equivalent, be of good moral character, as determined by the New York State Education Department, and successfully complete one of two education options. Either a New York-approved one-year course of study in dental assisting, consisting of 24 semester hours, in a degree-granting institution or a Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) program that includes at least 200 hours of clinical experience or an equivalent approved course of study in dental assisting in a non-degree granting institution which shall not be a professional association or professional organization or an alternate course of study in dental assisting acceptable to the New York State Education Department that includes at least 1,000 hours of relevant work experience in accordance with the Commissioner’s regulations. One must also successfully complete one of the following two exam pathways. PATHWAY I: Pass all three components of the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam: Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), Infection Control (ICE), and General Chairside (GC), or PATHWAY II: Pass DANB’s RHS and ICE component exams along with the New York Professional Dental Assisting (NYPDA) exam and apply for licensure from the New York State Education Department after completing all of the above requirements. New York state allows an application for licensure if you hold, or ever held, a license or certificate to practice any profession in any jurisdiction.
North Carolina Meets Agency: North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: 919-678-8223
Email: info@ncdentalboard.org
Website: https://www.ncdentalboard.org/
Mailing Address: North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
2000 Perimeter Park Dr., Suite 160,
Morrisville, NC 27560
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in North Carolina, a dental assistant must pass the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam or pass a radiological equivalency exam recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners. The equivalency exam may be taken by an assistant who can show evidence of seven hours of instruction in the production and use of dental x-rays and an educational program of not less than seven hours in clinical dental radiography, or successfully complete a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, or Qualify as a DA II. A Dental Assistant I (DA I) in North Carolina is an individual who may perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct control and supervision of a licensed dentist. To qualify to monitor patients under nitrous oxide, a DA I must successfully complete a North Carolina Board-approved seven-hour course in nitrous oxide-oxygen conscious sedation. A Dental Assistant II in Training (DA II in Training) is an individual who is participating in on-the-job training to become a DA II. Training consists of at least two years (3,000 hours) of chairside assisting, during which period the assistant may be trained and allowed to perform most of the functions of a DA II under the direct control and supervision of a North Carolina licensed dentist. A DA II in Training may not monitor patients under nitrous oxide, take radiographs, or perform coronal polishing until he or she successfully completes the required courses in these topics. To perform expanded functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in North Carolina, one must be classified as a DA II. To qualify you must hold a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and successfully complete a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or one academic year or longer in a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program, or pass the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, or complete a 3-hour course in sterilization and infection control and complete a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies and, after completing these courses and Item (1) above, receive training in any dental delivery setting and perform the functions of a Dental Assistant II under the direct control and supervision of a licensed dentist. North Carolina does NOT certify assistants, therefore North Carolina does not have reciprocity with any other state. The Board offers Licensure by Credentials for qualified individuals however.
North Dakota Does Not Meet Agency: North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: 701-258-8600
Email: info@nddentalboard.org
Website: https://www.nddentalboard.org/
Mailing Address: North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners
PO Box 7246
Bismarck, ND 58507
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in North Dakota, a dental assistant must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Qualified Dental Assistant (QDA). A dental assistant in North Dakota may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Every dental assistant in North Dakota must have a current certificate of proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Qualified Dental Assistant (QDA): To earn status as a QDA in the state of North Dakota one must have passed the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE) exams within one year prior to application, or have passed the national DANB RHS and ICE exams and completed, within two years of application, 16 hours of continuing education, and complete 650 hours of dental assistance instruction including on-the-job training, and pass a written examination of the laws and rules governing the practice of dentistry in North Dakota within one year of application, maintain current CPR certification, and provide verification of completing an infection control course within two years prior to application. To earn status as a Registered Dental Assistant in ND one must have passed DANB's national Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam or have completed a CODA-accredited or North Dakota board-approved dental assisting program within one year prior to application or have passed DANB's national CDA exam or have completed a CODA-accredited or North Dakota board-approved dental assisting program (more than one year prior to application), and have completed 16 hours of continuing education within two years prior to application, pass a written exam within one year of application, maintain CPR certification, and provide proof of completing an infection control course. An RDA who successfully completes a CODA approved program or provides evidence of Board approved training for the expanded duties of placing pit and fissure sealants or monitoring nitrous oxide inhalation therapy may be authorized by endorsement to provide the expanded duties.
Ohio Does Not Meet Agency: Ohio State Dental Board
Phone: (614) 466-2580
Email: dental.board@den.ohio.gov
Website: https://www.dental.ohio.gov/
Mailing Address: Ohio State Dental Board
77 S. High Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6135
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Ohio under the direct supervision of a dentist, a dental assistant must be state certified as a Dental X-Ray Machine Operator. Basic Qualified Personnel must be trained directly via an employer/dentist, via a planned sequence of instruction in an educational institution or via in-office training. NOTE: All dental health care workers in Ohio must show evidence of immunity to or immunization against the hepatitis B virus, unless a waiver has been granted. The Ohio State Dental Board recognizes the following two dental assisting certifications: DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification and Certified Ohio Dental Assistant certification administered by the Ohio Commission on Dental Assistant Certification (OCDAC). Current holders of either of these certifications are considered Certified Assistants. The Ohio State Dental Board does not license Dental Assistants. Therefore at the state level, there is no reciprocity or licensure by endorsement. Ohio does offer endorsement for dental radiographers however.
Oklahoma Does Not Meet Agency: Oklahoma State Board of Dentistry
Phone: (405)522-4844
Email: ashley.adkins@dentistry.ok.gov
Website: https://www.ok.gov/dentistry/
Mailing Address: Oklahoma State Board of Dentistry
2920 N Lincoln Blvd., Ste. B
OKC, OK 73105
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Oklahoma, a dental assistant must obtain a permit from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry (OBD) by completing a course of study in radiation safety and protection, consisting of a minimum of 4 hours, approved by the OBD, submitting written verification to the OBD from the applicant’s current employing dentist attesting to competent clinical experience, and applying for a Radiation Safety permit from the OBD and passing a background check with criteria established by the OBD. Every dental assistant in Oklahoma must obtain a Dental Assistant permit from the Board of Dentistry within 30 days of beginning employment. Prior to receiving a permit, the dental assistant must work under the dentist's direct visual supervision at all times. Beginning January 1, 2020, every dental assistant receiving a permit shall complete an infection control course approved by the OBD within one year of the date of receipt of permit. A dental assistant in Oklahoma may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. A dental assistant must receive adequate office-based training by the supervisory dentist to ensure that the dental assistant is aware of all requirements and responsibilities of each duty to be performed. Oklahoma offfers licesnure by credential for Dental Assistants coming from out of state who have already obtained expanded functions and are requesting to add the duties when applying for permit in Oklahoma.
Oregon Does Not Meet Agency: Oregon Board of Dentistry
Phone: 971-673-3200
Email: information@oregondentistry.org
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/Dentistry/Pages/index.aspx
Mailing Address: Oregon Board of Dentistry
1500 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 770
Portland, OR 97201
Notes: To perform dental radiography procedures in Oregon, a dental assistant must hold a state certificate of radiologic proficiency. To obtain this certificate, a dental assistant must complete all of the following three requirements and apply to DANB for a state certificate of radiologic proficiency: Complete a course approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry (OBD)*, or submit evidence of equivalent training recognized by the Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Protection, Radiation Protection Services, pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, and submit verification from an Oregon licensed dentist or Oregon licensed dental hygienist that the assistant is proficient to take radiographs. A dental assistant in Oregon may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. A state certificate of radiologic proficiency by credential is possible if you are certified in another state that has training and certification requirements substantially similar to Oregon’s or obtain verification from an employer dentist that the assistant has been employed for at least 1,000 hours in the past two years as a dental assistant (in a state other than Oregon) and is competent to take radiographs.
Pennsylvania Does Not Meet Agency: Pennsylvania Department of State - Board of Dentistry
Phone: (717) 783-7162
Email: ST-DENTISTRY@PA.GOV
Website: https://www.dos.pa.gov/Pages/Directory.aspx
Mailing Address: Pennsylvania Department of State
Pennsylvania State Board Of Dentistry
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Pennsylvania under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental assistant must pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. Evidence of having passed the required exam should be retained by the dental assistant and the licensed dentist as evidence of the individual’s authority to perform radiologic procedures. A dental assistant in Pennsylvania may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. Expanded function dental assistants who are currently licensed or certified in another state or territory, or in Canada, may be granted licensure or certification in Pennsylvania if their credentials meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania dental practice act.
Rhode Island Does Not Meet Agency: State of Rhode Island Department of Health - Dentistry (Licensing)
Phone: 401-222-5960
Email: doh.elicense@health.ri.gov
Website: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=251
Mailing Address: Rhode Island Department of Health
Attn: Dentistry Licensing
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiologic procedures in Rhode Island, a dental assistant must complete a course in dental radiography from an educational institution with a CODA-accredited program. A dental assistant in Rhode Island may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. All dental assistants practicing in a dental setting shall hold a current certificate of completion. Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider that includes a hands-on skill component and conforms to the current American Heart Association Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) offered by any accredited agency approved by the Board. Every dental assistant in Rhode Island must receive a minimum of one (1) hour per year of training in the CDC Infection Control Guidelines. To perform expanded functions in Rhode Island under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental assistant must be a DANB-Certified assistant. In Rhode Island, DANB-Certified assistants may perform the expanded functions listed in the state dental practice act provided they have graduated from a dental assisting education program that incorporated academic training in these procedures or completed academic clinical training to clinical competence. Rhode Island offers no reciprocity/endorsement for Dental Assistants.
South Carolina Does Not Meet Agency: South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Phone: (803) 896-4599
Email: Contact.Dentistry@llr.sc.gov
Website: https://llr.sc.gov/bod/
Mailing Address: South Carolina Board of Dentistry
110 Centerview Dr,
Columbia SC 29210
Notes: To legally place and expose radiographic films in a dental office, a dental assistant must hold a certificate documenting training acceptable to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). These include a diploma from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, DANB CDA certification or the DANB RHS certificate of competency, certificate in radiation safety from the South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA), or a certificate documenting completion of a structured course of training in radiation safety (accepted courses include but are not limited to radiation safety training through a technical school). Ex-active duty military dental assistants entering the public sector will be given a waiver for exemption from taking the radiography certification course, based on their documenting evidence of their military training and certification. credentials. A dental assistant in South Carolina may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no initial education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. It is the responsibility of all dentists to ensure that their auxiliary staff who may be exposed to blood or other body fluids require and provide two (2) hours biennially of continuing education on sterilization and infection control and maintain records of such training. In settings where sedation is administered, all dental staff who provide direct, hands-on patient care must be certified in CPR at the basic life support level by a board-approved training course, received within the last two years. The operating dentist must provide training for staff with hands-on patient care commensurate with the level and mode of sedation administered. This training must be documented and available for inspection by the department upon request. The board may grant licenses to licensees of other states who are members of regional testing services of which the board is also a member without further examination and may make all necessary regulations and agreements for the reciprocal recognition of licenses issued by other states. Reciprocity is not offered in S.C. Our state is a member of the Southern Regional Testing Agency, Inc. (SRTA) and Central Regional Dental Testing Service, Inc. (CRDTS). SC calls licensure for those coming from other states Licensure by Credentialing.
South Dakota Does Not Meet Agency: South Dakota State Board of Dentistry
Phone: 605-224-1282
Email: https://www.sdboardofdentistry.org/contact/
Website: https://www.sdboardofdentistry.org/
Mailing Address: South Dakota State Board of Dentistry
PO Box 1079
1351 North Harrison Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-1079
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in South Dakota, an individual must be registered as a Dental Radiographer. A dental assistant in South Dakota may perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed dentist or under the personal supervision of a licensed dental hygienist. There are no training requirements for this level of dental assisting. To perform expanded functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in South Dakota, a dental assistant must be registered as a Registered Dental Assistant. This requires you be 18 years old, hold an approved CPR certification, and graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, or hold current national DANB CDA certification. You are also allowed to have hed or currently old registration to perform expanded fucntions in another state and apply to the SDSBD for licensure as an RDA. Registered Dental Assistants and dental assistants may start an intravenous line if they have taken a board-approved anesthesia assisting course and received intravenous line training. Registered Dental Assistants and dental assistants may apply for a permit to monitor patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation or moderate sedation. A dentist holding a permit to administer general anesthesia/deep sedation or moderate sedation may authorize a Registered Dental Assistant or dental assistant, under the personal and direct visual supervision of the dentist and upon the dentist’s verbal command, to inject medication that the supervising dentist has drawn up through an intravenous (IV) site. A Registered Dental Assistant may apply for a permit to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia under the direct supervision of a dentist as well. Dental radiogaphers qualify for licensure by endorsement, however dental assistants do not in South Dakota
Tennessee Does Not Meet Agency: TN Department of Health - Board of Dentistry
Phone: 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
Email: tn.health@tn.gov
Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html
Mailing Address: TN Department of Health - Board of Dentistry
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN  37243
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in Tennessee, a dental assistant must hold a certificate in dental radiology from the Tennessee Board of Dentistry. A Practical Dental Assistant is an auxiliary employee of a licensed dentist who is receiving practical chairside dental assisting training from a licensed dentist or is a dental student in an educational program accredited by CODA. Registered Dental Assistants in Tennessee may perform the procedures listed for this level in the state dental practice act. To register as an RDA, one must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and be at least 18 years old, successfully complete BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, or equivalent course and successfully complete the Tennessee Board of Dentistry Ethics and Jurisprudence exam. To perform expanded functions in Tennessee, Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) must earn state certification or each of the desired expanded functions. RDAs who have successfully completed a comparable training program in expanded functions in another state may be eligible to apply directly to the Tennessee Board of Dentistry for an expanded functions certificate without additional training. The expanded functions course must have been approved by the dental board in the other state and the Tennessee Board of Dentistry consultant must determine that the course is equivalent to the Tennessee Board-approved course. Despite the statement above regarding RDAs who have completed comparable training in another state being eligible to apply directly, the TN Board does not have any information on reciprocity or licensure by endorsement.
Texas Does Not Meet Agency: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: 512-463-0235
Email: licensinghelp@tsbde.texas.gov
Website: http://tsbde.texas.gov/
Mailing Address: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
William P. Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe Street
Tower 3, Suite 800
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Texas, a dental assistant must be a Registered Dental Assistant. A dental assistant performing radiological procedures in the course of on-the-job training may only do so for a period of one year. A dental assistant in the state of Texas may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. A dental assistant in the state of Texas can earn status as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by formally registering with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). To qualify, one must graduate froman accredited high school or hold a GED, successfully complete a current hands-on course in basic life support, and successfully complete a mandatory course of training specified by the TSBDE that includes procedures for positioning and exposing dental x-rays, jurisprudence, and infection control. Aleternatively, one could earn the national DANB CDA certification and complete the Texas Jurisprudence Assessment, apply to the TSBDE for registration, and submit fingerprints for the retrieval of criminal record information. To qualify to monitor the administration of nitrous oxide, an RDA must complete a minimum of 8 hours of didactic education and testing in monitoring the administration of nitrous oxide taken through a CODA-accredited dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting program approved by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), complete a current course in Basic Life Support, and apply to the TSBDE for a nitrous oxide monitoring certificate. It is also possible to qualify for epanded functins such as coronal polishing. The TSBDE does not recognize a RDA Certificate issued by another state. No reciprocity is given or licensure by endorsement in Texas.
Utah Does Not Meet Agency: Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (Dentistry)
Phone: (801) 530-6628
Email: b1@utah.gov
Website: https://dopl.utah.gov/dentistry/
Mailing Address: Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (Dentistry)
P.O. Box 14674
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6741
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Utah, a dental assistant must complete a dental assisting course from a CODA-accredited program, or pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. Another option is to complete a radiology course and exam approved by the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board that meet the criteria established by rule of the Board. A dental assistant in the state of Utah may perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist. All dental assistants must have current CPR or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. According to research, Dental Assisting is not a licensed profession in the state of Utah. Since there are no registration or licensure requirements for the basic level of Dental Assisting in the State of Utah, there is no reciprocity or endorsement.
Vermont Does Not Meet Agency: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation: Dental Examiners
Phone: 802-828-1505
Email: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/about-opr/contact-us/
Website: https://sos.vermont.gov/dental-examiners/
Mailing Address: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation: Dental Examiners
Kevin A Rushing, Director
89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in the state of Vermont, a dental assistant must be an Expanded Function Dental Assistant or a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Dental Assistants in Vermont can earn status as a Traditional Dental Assistant by becoming employed as a Traditional Dental Assistant in a dental office and registering with the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners within 30 days of being hired. All dental assistants shall complete emergency office procedures training within six months of their date of hire. Dental assistants who hold the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification can also earn Vermont state certification. To qualify, one must hold a current national DANB CDA certification, be employed by a Vermont-licensed dentist, and apply to the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners for registration. To perform expanded functions in Vermont under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental assistant must earn status as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. No information found on whether or not Vermont offers reciprocity for dental assistants.
Virginia Does Not Meet Agency: Virginia Department of Health Professions - Board of Dentistry
Phone: (804) 367-4538
Email: denbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Website: http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/
Mailing Address: Virginia Board of Dentistry
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Virginia, a dental assistant must satisfactorily complete a radiation safety course and exam given by an institution that maintains a CODA-accredited dental assisting, dental hygiene, or dentistry program or arn certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or successfully complete the DANB RHS Review course offered by the DALE Foundation AND pass the national DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. A dental assistant I (DA I) in Virginia may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direction of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. A dental assistant (DA I or DA II) in Virginia who assists in the administration and monitoring of any form of minimal sedation, conscious/moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia must meet one of the following requirements: Training and current certification in basic resuscitation techniques with hands­ on airway training for health care providers, such as Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Professionals or a clinically ­oriented course devoted primarily to responding to clinical emergencies offered by an approved provider of continuing education or current certification as a certified anesthesia assistant by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) or the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA). To qualify as a dental assistant II by education one must hold current certification as a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), successfully complete board-approved expanded functions requirements from a CODA-accredited program, and apply to the Virginia Board of Dentistry for registration. To qualify for registration as a DA II by endorsement, one must old current DANB CDA certification or certification from another national credentialing organization recognized by the American Dental Association, be currently authorized to perform expanded duties in a jurisdiction of the United States, and hold a credential with qualifications substantially equivalent to the Virginia DA II requirements or document experience in the Virginia DA II functions for at least 24 of the 48 months preceding application and be certified to be in good standing in each U.S. jurisdiction where currently or formerly credentialed and ot have committed any prohibited act, and apply to the Virignia Board of Dentistry for registration by endorsement.
Washington Does Not Meet Agency: Washington State Department of Health - Dental Quality Assurance Commission
Phone: 360-236-4700
Email: hsqa.csc@doh.wa.gov
Website: https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/DentalAssistant
Mailing Address: Washington State Department of Health
Dental Health Care Quality Assurance
P.O. Box 47852
Olympia, WA 98504
Notes: All dental assistants (registered dental assistants and EFDAs) operating x-ray equipment in the state of Washington shall be adequately instructed in safe operating procedures and shall be able to demonstrate competence, upon request from the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC), in the correct use of the equipment. A registered dental assistant requires close supervision and an EFDA requires general supervision by a licensed dentist to perform dental radiography procedures. Every dental assistant in the state of Washington must be registered. The dental assistant registration must be renewed annually on or before the dental assistant’s birthday. A registered dental assistant must hold a current and valid health care provider basic life support (BLS) certification. A registered dental assistant in the state of Washington may earn an endorsement in sealant/fluoride varnish solely for the purpose of treating children in school-based and school-linked programs. Applicants must hHave had 200 hours of employment by a Washington State-licensed dentist that has included theoretical and clinical training in the application of dental sealants and fluoride varnish treatments, verified by a declaration provided by the licensed dentist who provided the training, rovide proof of completion of a training program meeting Washington state requirements, and submit and application and fee. Registered dental assistants monitoring patients receiving deep sedation or general anesthesia must receive a minimum of 14 hours of documented training in a course specifically designed to include instruction and practical experience in the use of equipment. Washington State offers verification by credential for some dental assistants. Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials.
West Virginia Does Not Meet Agency: West Virginia Board of Dentistry
Phone: 1-877-914-8266
Email: wvbde@suddenlinkmail.com
Website: https://wvbodv7prod.glsuite.us/GLSuiteWeb/Clients/WVBOD/StaticFiles/home.aspx
Mailing Address: West Virginia Board of Dentistry
1319 Robert C. Byrd Drive
PO Box 1447
Crab Orchard, WV 25827
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of West Virginia. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures. A dental assistant in the state of West Virginia may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. A chairside assistant assisting a dentist holding a permit to administer conscious/moderate sedation or general anesthesia/deep sedation must maintain BLS/CPR certification. To qualify to perform specified restorative and/or orthodontic expanded duties in West Virginia, a dental assistant must complete a West Virginia Board of Dentistry (WVBD)-approved course and exam in each of the desired expanded duties, complete required clinical experiences under the observation of the supervising dentist, who attests to the dental assistant’s competent performance of the function, and pply to WVBD for a certificate. No education requirements, therefore there is no reciprocity or endorsement for dental assistants in West Virginia that could be found
Wisconsin Does Not Meet Agency: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Dentistry Examing Board
Phone: (608) 266-2112
Email: dsps@wi.gov
Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/BoardsCouncils/Dentistry/Default.aspx
Mailing Address: Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board
DSPS
PO Box 8366
Madison, WI 53708-8366
Notes: There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of Wisconsin. All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures. An unlicensed person in Wisconsin may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Any dentist who delegates any remediable dental procedure or function to an unlicensed person must first provide training to or verify competence of the person in the performance of the procedure or function. Wisconsin does not directly license dental assistants. Therefore, licensure by endorsement or reciprocity is not officially offered by the state.
Wyoming Does Not Meet Agency: Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: (307) 777-7387
Email: dentalboard@wyo.gov
Website: https://dental.wyo.gov/
Mailing Address: Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
2001 Capitol Avenue, Room 127
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures under the indirect supervision of a dentist in Wyoming, a dental assistant must complete a course or examination in dental radiography approved by the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners (WBDE) and apply to the WBDE for a dental radiography permit. A dental assistant in Wyoming may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Dental assistants may be trained by their employer or by an accredited or WBDE-approved program for dental assistants. In settings where nitrous oxide anxiolysis, sedation and/or anesthesia are administered, all dental personnel shall be certified in administering Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. A dentist, operating dentist or sedation/anesthesia permit holder may delegate patient monitoring to qualified dental personnel. Dental Assistants do not need a Wyoming license to practice as a dental assistant in the state. However, they do require a permit to take x-rays and place pit and fissure sealants.
District of Columbia Does Not Meet Agency: D.C. Board of Dentistry
Phone: 202-442-5955
Email: doh@dc.gov
Website: https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/146102
Mailing Address: DC Health
Board of Dentistry
2201 Shannon Place Southeast
Washington, DC 20020
Notes: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in the District of Columbia, a dental assistant must Pass DANB's Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or DANB's Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, or successfully complete a dental radiography training program approved by the D.C. Board of Dentistry and register as a dental assistant with the D.C. Board of Dentistry. To be registered as a Level I Dental Assistant in the District of Columbia, one must have graduated from high school or hold a general equivalency diploma, and completed a course in dental radiography training that the D.C. Board of Dentistry deems satisfactory along with applying to the D.C. Board of Dentristry for registraton. The District of Columbia offers the opportunity of 'License by Endoresment' to Dental Assistants and recognized DANB exam scores.
American Samoa Does Not Meet  
Guam Does Not Meet Agency: Guam Board of Examiners for Dentistry
Phone: (671) 735-7407
Email: nicole.romero@dphss.guam.gov
Website: http://dphss.guam.gov/guam-board-of-examiners-for-dentistry/
Mailing Address: Guam Board of Examiners for Dentistry
194 Hernan Cortez Ave,
Terlaje Professional Building Suite 213,
Hagatna, Guam
Notes: It does not appear that Guam practices any form of reciprocity or licensure by endorsement for dental assistants.
Northern Mariana Islands Does Not Meet Agency: CNMI Board of Professional Licensing and Health Care Professions Licensing Board (website is down quite often)
Phone: (670) 664-4809
Email: cnmi@cnmibpl-hcplb.net
Website: https://cnmibpl-hcplb.net/
Mailing Address: Board of Professional Licensing
Health Care Professions Licensing Board
P.O. Box 502078
Saipan, MP 96950
Notes: Reciprocity or License by Endorsement for DA isn't mentioned anywhere in NMI documentation I was able to find. Therefore I do not believe that Northern Mariana Islands offer reciprocity or endorsement for dental assistants.
Puerto Rico Does Not Meet Agency: Puerto Rico Board of Dental Examiners
Phone: 787-765-2929
Email: contactus@salud.pr.gov
Website: http://www.salud.gov.pr
Mailing Address: Puerto Rico Board of Dental Examiners
Department of Health
P.O. Box 10200
San Juan, PR 00908
Notes: To work has a dental assistant and gain licensure you have to pass the Government of Puerto Rico dental assistant exam. To sit the exam you must have a high school diploma, or equivalent, and have graduated from a dental assisting program that is approved by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico or from a US accredited program. *The Board shall have the power to make its own regulations and establish reciprocity agreements with the Board of Examiners of the states and territories of the United States and of foreign countries.*
U.S. Virgin Islands Does Not Meet  

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