9003.1 An applicant for a Level I Dental Assistant registration shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has a high school diploma or has a general equivalency diploma.

9003.2 An applicant for a Level II Dental Assistant registration shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:

(a) A high school diploma or has a general equivalency diploma;

(b) Successfully completed a course in dental radiography training meeting the requirements set forth in § 9005.1 of this chapter; and

(c) Successfully completed and graduated from an educational program for dental assistants approved by the Board or the American Dental Association's (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); or

(d) A current and valid certification as a Certified Dental Assistant from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), or other dental assisting certification approved by the Board.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 5852, 5853 (July 15, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10055 (July 12, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7742 (August 6, 2021).