Alaska Dental Assisting Requirements
Here are the requirements for dental assistants in the State of Alaska:
Disclaimer: The data is meant for informational purposes only and is not a legal opinion of dental practice Alaska in that state.
If you have any questions, or to verify if you meet these requirements, please contact the State of Alaska dental board.
Radiography
All dental assistants may legally operate dental X-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures delegated by and under the indirect supervision of an Alaska state-licensed dentist.
Note: A dental hygienist holding an advanced practice permit may also delegate to a dental assistant the exposure and development of radiographs under indirect supervision.
Dental Assistant Qualified in Coronal Polishing
To perform coronal polishing procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in the state of Alaska, a dental assistant must earn a certificate in coronal polishing.
An applicant for certification must:
1. Submit to the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners a complete, notarized application form, AND
2. Pay applicable fee, AND
3a. Successfully complete a program of instruction approved by the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners, OR
3b. Be currently licensed or certified in another jurisdiction to perform coronal polishing and provide documentation to the board verifying the certificate and cours.e taken to obtain that certification
Note: The coronal polishing certificate must be renewed biennially on or before February 28 of odd-numbered years.
Note: The Alaska Board of Dental Examiners maintains a registry of dental assistants who hold certificates in coronal polishing and/or restorative functions.
Dental Assistant Qualified in Restorative
To qualify, one must:
1. Successfully complete a course offered by or under the auspices of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or other equivalent course or program approved by the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners, AND
2a. Pass the Western Regional Examining Board’s restorative examination or other equivalent examination approved by the board within five years preceding the dental assistant’s certificate application, OR
2b. Have legal authorization from another state or jurisdiction to perform restorative functions.
Note: The Alaska Board of Dental Examiners maintains a registry of dental assistants who hold certificates in coronal polishing and/or restorative functions.
Note: The restorative functions certificate must be renewed biennially on or before February 28th of odd-numbered years.
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