21 N.C. Admin. Code 16H.0102

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 16H .0102 - DENTAL ASSISTANT I

(a) A Dental Assistant I is anyone performing any of the permitted or delegable functions under 21 NCAC 16H .0201, who does not satisfy the training and experience requirements for classification as a Dental Assistant II set forth in 21 NCAC 16H .0104, and is not licensed by the Board as a dentist or dental hygienist.

(b) A Dental Assistant I shall have an unexpired CPR certification in effect at all times while performing any of the permitted functions under 21 NCAC 16H .0201.

(c) No Dental Assistant I may take radiographs before completing radiology training consistent with G.S. 90-29(c)(12).

21 N.C. Admin. Code 16H .0102

Authority G.S. 90-29(c)(9);
Eff. September 3, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2016;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.

Authority G.S. 90-29(c)(9);
Eff. September 3, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 31, Issue 05, September 1, 2016 effective 8/1/2016.