OAR 818-042-0050
Taking of X-Rays — Exposing of Radiographic Images

(1) A dentist may authorize the following persons to place films/sensors, adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films/sensors, and expose the films and create the images under general supervision:

(a) A dental assistant certified by the Board in radiologic proficiency; or

(b) A radiologic technologist licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging and certified by the Oregon Board of Dentistry (OBD) who has completed ten (10) clock hours in a Board approved dental radiology course.

(2) A dentist or dental hygienist may authorize a dental assistant who has completed a course of instruction approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry, and who has passed the written Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, or comparable exam administered by any other testing entity authorized by the Board, or other comparable requirements approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry to place films/sensors, adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films/sensors, and expose the films and create the images under the indirect supervision of a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant who holds an Oregon Radiologic Proficiency Certificate. The dental assistant must submit within six months, certification by an Oregon licensed dentist or dental hygienist that the assistant is proficient to take radiographic images.

Source: Rule 818-042-0050 — Taking of X-Rays — Exposing of Radiographic Images, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=818-042-0050.

818–042–0010
Definitions 818–042–0020
Dentist and Dental Hygienist Responsibility 818–042–0030
Infection Control 818–042–0040
Prohibited Acts 818–042–0050
Taking of X-Rays — Exposing of Radiographic Images 818–042–0060
Certification — Radiologic Proficiency 818–042–0070
Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDA) 818–042–0080
Certification — Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) 818–042–0090
Additional Functions of EFDAs 818–042–0095
Restorative Functions of Dental Assistants 818–042–0100
Expanded Functions — Orthodontic Assistant (EFODA) 818–042–0110
Certification — Expanded Function Orthodontic Assistant (EFODA) 818–042–0112
Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistants (EFPDA) 818–042–0113
Certification — Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistants (EFPDA) 818–042–0114
Additional Functions of Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistants (EFPDA) 818–042–0115
Expanded Functions — Certified Anesthesia Dental Assistant 818–042–0116
Certification — Anesthesia Dental Assistant 818–042–0117
Initiation of IV Line 818–042–0120
Certification by Credential 818–042–0130
Application for Certification by Credential

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 818-042-0050’s source at or.us

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Location: https://oregon.public.law/rules/oar_818-042-0050

Original Source: Rule 818-042-0050 — Taking of X-Rays — Exposing of Radiographic Images, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=818-042-0050 (last accessed Jun. 8, 2021).