Iowa Code r. 481-572.6 - Dental radiography qualification

(1) Applicants for a radiography qualification must also be registered as a dental assistant or hold an active license issued by the board of nursing.

(2) Applications for dental radiography qualification must include the following:

a. Evidence of successful completion, within the previous five years, of education and clinical training in the area of dental radiography. The education and clinical training may be satisfied by meeting one of the following:

(1) Completion of on-the-job training in dental radiography until competency is achieved as determined by the supervising dentist;

(2) Practice as a dental assistant in another state that included clinical experience taking dental radiographs within the previous five years;

(3) Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program; or

(4) Certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) that includes dental radiography and was issued within five years of the date of application.

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

c. Evidence of successful completion a board-approved examination in the area of dental radiography in accordance with rule 481-572.16(147, 153).

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 136C.3 and 153.39.

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Iowa Code r. 481-572.6

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