A person who has been legally practicing dental radiography in a state within the three years prior to application may be eligible for registration by endorsement to practice as a dental radiographer in this state. To apply, the applicant must submit to the State Board of Dentistry:

1. (1) A completed application form and an application fee of forty-five dollars;
2. (2) A copy of government-issued documentation sufficient to identify the applicant;
3. (3) Verification that the applicant successfully completed a course that included at least sixteen hours of training in the areas outlined in subdivision 20:43:07:06(3); and

4. (4) One of the following:

   1. (a) If currently registered as a dental radiographer, verification of the registration number and status of the registration from the board of dentistry in each state in which the applicant is or has been registered to practice as a dental radiographer; or

   2. (b) If not currently registered as a dental radiographer, verification that the applicant has legally practiced dental radiography for a period of time during the three years preceding application. The board may require written documentation from a dentist that has employed or supervised the applicant attesting to the current clinical proficiency of the applicant to practice dental radiography.

      The board may issue a registration to practice as a dental radiographer to an applicant who meets the requirements in this section.

Source: 11 SDR 73, effective November 27, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 47 SDR 11, effective August 12, 2020 ; 50 SDR 64, effective November 29, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14 (20) , 36-6A- 50 (11) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-14 (4)( 6 )(7) .

Prior versions effective: 2020-08-12, 1986-07-01.