Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-572.5 - [Effective 4/9/2025] Dental assistant registration

(1) Applications for dental assistant registration must include the following:

a. Evidence of board-approved education and training. Education and clinical training may be satisfied by meeting one of the following:

(1) Clinical experience as a dental assistant trainee until competency is achieved as determined by the supervising dentist;

(2) Clinical experience as a dental assistant in another state, district or territory within five years prior to the date of application and competency is verified by the supervising dentist; or

(3) Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program.

b. The application fee as specified in 481-Chapter 571.

c. Evidence of successful completion of board-approved examination in the areas of infection control, hazardous materials, and jurisprudence as specified in rules 481-572.15(147, 153) and 481-572.16(147, 153), and dental radiography, if the applicant is also applying for a qualification in dental radiography.

d. Evidence of meeting the requirements of rule 481-572.6(136C, 153) if the applicant intends to engage in dental radiography.

(2) A dental assistant who is licensed or registered in another jurisdiction but who is unable to satisfy the requirements for registration in this rule may be eligible to apply for registration by verification pursuant to rule 481-572.7(272C).

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 147.34, 153.39 and 272C.12.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-572.5

Adopted by IAB March 5, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 18, effective 4/9/2025