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.

Note: Until December 31, 2011, a dentist may permit an auxiliary who does not meet these requirements to place or expose dental x-ray film if the auxiliary has completed in-office training and demonstrated competency to perform the task to the supervising dentist’s satisfaction.

To perform designated expanded functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in the District of Columbia, an auxiliary must: (1) Satisfactorily complete (a) training in a CERP-approved program OR (b) a training program or course recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) OR (c) a training program or course recognized by DANB.

Note: A dentist may delegate designated expanded functions to an auxiliary who does not meet these requirements if the auxiliary had been performing the tasks for at least three (3) months prior to the effective date of these regulations, 1/9/09†, and has demonstrated competency to perform the tasks to the supervising dentist’s satisfaction.

†Apparent effective date, not confirmed by the District of Columbia Health and Professional Licensing Administration as of publication date of this book.

For information on DANB-administered exams, contact DANB. For information on state requirements, contact the District of Columbia Board of Dentistry at 202/724-8745. Website: www.dchealth.dc.gov

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