Section 17-9005. RADIOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS

 

9005.1Except as provided in § 9005.2, a dental assistant shall not place or expose dental x-ray film unless he or she has:

 

(a) Successfully passed the Dental Assisting National Board’s (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination; or

 

(b) Successfully completed a dental radiography training program approved by the Board.

 

9005.2Notwithstanding § 9005.1, a dentist may permit an assistant to place or expose dental x-ray film if:

 

(a)The assistant has completed in-office training;

 

(b)The assistant has demonstrated competency to perform the task to the supervising dentist’s satisfaction; and

 

(c)The assistant registers no later than September 17, 2012.

 

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.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 852, 5853 (July 15, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 2401 (March 1, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10055 (July 12, 2013).