234 CMR, § 4.10

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 4.10 - Minimum Requirements for Chapter 112-approved Programs and Chapters 69- and 74-approved Programs That Do Not Have CODA Accreditation

All Chapter 112-approved Programs, and Chapters 69- and 74-approved Programs that are not accredited by CODA, must:

(1) culminate in a diploma or certificate of completion or credential; and
(2) consist of an academic program in which:
(a) Students must complete a minimum of 936 hours which includes courses in the content areas specified in 234 CMR 4.10(2)(a) l. through 5.:
1. Biomedical sciences content area:
a. body structure and function;
b. basic concepts of microbiology pertaining to infection control; and
c. basic nutrition.
2. Professional dental assisting content area:
a. dental materials and instruments;
b. dental radiography techniques and safety;
c. basic dental and oral anatomy;
d. introductory content in oral histology, embryology, pathology, and therapeutics; and
e. legal and ethical aspects (dental record keeping, terminology, charting and patient confidentiality);
3. Clinical content area:
a. chairside dental assisting and appropriate laboratory procedures;
b. patient education and preventive dentistry;
c. dental radiographic procedures;
d. infection control; and
e. assisting in management of dental and medical emergencies;
4. Course work in oral and written communications and basic behavioral concepts;
5. A minimum of 200 hours of clinical experience.
(b) Instructors shall hold a degree in dentistry, dental hygiene or dental assisting from a CODA-accredited school or program or hold a current certificate in dental assisting from DANB or other Board-approved certifying body.

234 CMR, § 4.10

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1271, eff. 10/10/2014.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1363, eff. 4/20/2018.