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.
Submit an application for authorization to perform
dental radiologic procedures to the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry (PSBD).
Not exact matches
A macroscopic and
radiologic investigation of
dental diseases of the dog, Veterinary Radiology.
Complete one of the following two requirements and apply to DANB for a state certificate of
radiologic proficiency by credential: a. Be certified in another state that has training and certification requirements substantially similar to Oregon's, OR b. 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.
* Note: A dentist or
dental hygienist may authorize a
dental assistant who has completed the course and written exam requirements described above to perform radiographic procedures under the indirect supervision of a dentist,
dental hygienist, or
dental assistant who holds an Oregon
Radiologic Proficiency Certificate.
Jobs like
radiologic technologist,
dental assistant, diagnostic medical sonographer and medical assistant can be included in that list.
Note: Arizona no longer requires
dental assistants to take the Arizona Clinical
Radiologic Proficiency Exam as a requirement for earning the Arizona
Radiologic Proficiency Certificate, effective Jan. 1, 2011.
A
dental assistant must be licensed as a
Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) by the New Jersey
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
A
Dental X-Ray Machine Operator may perform
radiologic procedures when the supervising dentist is not physically present at the location where the
radiologic procedures are performed if the supervising dentist examined the patient not more than one year prior to the date the
dental assistant radiographer performs the
radiologic procedures and the supervising dentist has ordered the
radiologic procedures.
Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.Performed laboratory and
radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Administered local anesthetics and removed sutures and dressings.Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.Maintained proper graphical and perio charting.Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.Delivered preoperative and postoperative care.Greeted and prepared patients for
dental examinations.Properly sterilized
dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and oral surgeon.Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to
dental procedures and surgeries.Duplicated x-rays when requested by insurance companies.