Idaho Dental Assistant Requirements
Radiography Requirements
There are no radiography requirements for dental assistants in the state of Idaho.
All dental assistants may legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures.
Dental Assisting Job Titles and Requirements for Each Level
Dental Assistant
A dental assistant in the state of Idaho may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting.
Dental Assistant Board-qualified in expanded functions
To perform expanded functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in Idaho, a dental assistant must be considered Idaho Board qualified in expanded functions. To earn qualification, one must:
(1) Satisfactorily complete training in the fundamentals of dental assisting, evidenced by:
(1a) Current national DANB certification, or
(1b) Successful completion of an Idaho Board-approved curriculum in the fundamentals of dental assisting, or
(1c) Successfully challenging the fundamentals course, AND
(2) Satisfactorily complete an Idaho Board-approved training in each of the expanded functions, AND
(3) Successfully complete an Idaho Board-approved competency exam in each of the expanded functions.
Dental assistants who have completed out-of-state expanded functions training may apply to the Idaho State Board of Dentistry to obtain approval of the course(s) and a certificate of registration.
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