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 Arkansas, a dental assistant must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) who holds a permit in radiology from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE). To obtain this permit, one must: (1) Hold a current national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certification or graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting school or successfully complete an Arkansas Board-approved radiology course AND (2) Pass an Arkansas Board-approved radiology exam AND (3) Apply to the ASBDE.
To perform expanded functions under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist in the state of Arkansas, a dental assistant must hold a permit in the expanded functions listed below. After receipt of one or more of the expanded functions permits, a dental assistant is considered a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE). To be issued a permit for any of the expanded functions listed below (except Sedation Monitoring, which has additional requirements), one must: (1a) Hold a current national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certification or (1b) Graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting school AND (2) Apply to the ASBDE.
Dental assistants who do not meet the above qualifications may still earn RDA status by completing the following requirements:
Coronal polishing: Successfully complete an Arkansas Board-approved course in coronal polishing, pass an Arkansas Board-approved coronal polishing exam, and apply to the ASBDE.
Monitor nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia: Successfully complete an Arkansas Board-approved nitrous oxide administration and monitoring course, submit a copy of the certificate of completion to the ASBDE, successfully complete the Arkansas jurisprudence exam, and hold current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification.
Sedation monitoring: To obtain a permit for sedation monitoring, an individual must: (1) Hold a current permit for nitrous oxide administration AND (2) Hold current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification AND (3) Be a DANB CDA, an RDA, a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse AND (4) Successfully complete an Arkansas Board-approved course in anesthesia assistant training AND (5) Successfully complete the Arkansas jurisprudence exam AND (6) Apply to the ASBDE.
Note: To renew a permit to perform expanded functions, RDAs must provide the ASBDE proof of completing two hours of continuing education in infection control every two years.
To verify any state requirements for dental assistants, contact the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners via phone (501) 682-2085 or email asbde@arkansas.gov. Website: www.asbde.org
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