D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9003

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-9003 - EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

9003.1

An applicant for a Level I Dental Assistant registration shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has a high school diploma or has a general equivalency diploma.

9003.2

An applicant for a Level II Dental Assistant registration shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:

(a) A high school diploma or has a general equivalency diploma;

(b) Successfully completed a course in dental radiography training meeting the requirements set forth in §§9005.1 of this chapter; and

(c)

(1) Successfully completed and graduated from an educational program for dental assistants approved by the Board or the American Dental Association's (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); or

(2) A current and valid certification as a Certified Dental Assistant in general duties from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), or other dental assisting certification approved by the Board.

(d) [Repealed].

9003.3

An applicant for a Level III Dental Assistant registration shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:

(a) A high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma;

(b) Successfully completed a course in dental radiography training meeting the requirements set forth in §§9005.1 of this chapter;

(c) Successfully completed and graduated from an educational program for dental assistants approved by the Board or the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA);

(d) A current and valid certification as a Certified Dental Assistant in general duties from the DANB or another dental assisting certification approved by the Board;

(e) Successfully completed and obtained the DANB Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant Certification; and

(f) Successfully passed a Board-approved, hands-on course in the functions and duties permitted to be performed by a Level III Dental Assistant.

9003.4

As a prerequisite to registration, a dental assistant shall present proof to the Board that he or she has completed a course in dental radiography training that the Board deems satisfactory.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9003

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 5852, 5853 (July 15, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10055 (July 12, 2013); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7717 (8/6/2021); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 2153 (3/1/2024)

Authority: Section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2007 Repl.)), and Mayor's Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.