21 NCAC 16H .0102         DENTAL ASSISTANT I

(a)  A Dental Assistant I is anyone performing any of the permitted or delegable functions under 21 NCAC 16H .0201, who does not satisfy the training and experience requirements for classification as a Dental Assistant II set forth in 21 NCAC 16H .0104, and is not licensed by the Board as a dentist or dental hygienist.

(b)  A Dental Assistant I shall have an unexpired CPR certification in effect at all times while performing any of the permitted functions under 21 NCAC 16H .0201.

(c)  No Dental Assistant I may take radiographs before completing radiology training consistent with G.S. 90-29(c)(12).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90‑29(c)(9);

Eff. September 3, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2016;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.