Please note: These data are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended as a legal opinion about dental practice in any state. To verify, or if you have questions, please contact your state's dental board.
In order to legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiologic procedures in the state of Arizona, a dental assistant must hold a current Arizona Board-approved certificate in radiology. To qualify, one must: (1) Pass the national
DANB Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) exam and pass the Arizona Clinical Radiologic Proficiency Exam (AZ CL), both developed and administered by DANB and (2) Receive the Arizona Radiologic Proficiency Certificate, issued by DANB; OR (3) Be currently certified in another U.S. jurisdiction that requires successful completion of written and clinical dental radiography exams and (4) Receive the Arizona Radiologic Proficiency Certificate issued by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners.
Note: In order to take the clinical exam, the candidate must bring a prescription from a licensed dentists. The patient affidavit can no longer be used.
To perform coronal polishing procedures in the state of Arizona under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental assistant must hold an Arizona Coronal Polishing Certificate. To qualify, one must: (1) Pass the
Arizona Coronal Polishing (AZCP) Exam administered by DANB (Form A) and (2) Submit an
Arizona Coronal Polishing Clinical Skills Affidavit (Form B),
completed by a licensed dentist or coronal polishing educator/course instructor.
Arizona Clinical Radiologic Proficiency Exam (AZ CL) application
Arizona Coronal Polishing (AZCP) Exam application
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For information on DANB-administered exams, contact DANB. For information on state requirements, contact the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners at 602/242-1492. Website: www.azdentalboard.us
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