In January 2008, the Board of Dentistry rules on how to become a registered dental assistant changed. To become registered, now one needs to call the Board of Dentistry (615-532-5073) or log on to their Web site and download the necessary forms, complete and return them along with a valid health care provider CPR card. You will no longer have to take a dental assistant course or pass a State Board exam to become registered. However, you will need to take an approved radiology course (and pass the final exam) to receive your radiology certification. Without your radiology certification you CAN NOT take x-rays. To take the radiology course, you MUST be a registered assistant.

Our next radiology course is scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2010 (8 a.m - 5 p.m.), and Saturday, February 6, 2010 (8 a.m. - noon).  The class will be held in Nashville, TN, and your tuition includes lunch and breaks. Remember, you MUST be a registered assistant to attend this course. (If you need to become registered, please call the Board of Dentistry at (615) 532-5073 and ask for Tammy). For more information and an application, please call the Nashville Dental Society at: (615) 628-3300. Space for this course is limited therefore we suggest you contact us as soon as possible.

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