Code of Massachusetts Regulations
234 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN DENTISTRY
Title 234 CMR 4.00 - Licensure and license renewal applications
Section 4.10 - Minimum Requirements for Chapter 112-approved Programs and Chapters 69- and 74-approved Programs That Do Not Have CODA Accreditation

Universal Citation: 234 MA Code of Regs 234.4

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

All Chapter 112-approved Programs, and Chapters 69- and 74-approved Programs that are not accredited by CODA, must:

(1) culminate in a diploma or certificate of completion or credential; and

(2) consist of an academic program in which:

(a) Students must complete a minimum of 936 hours which includes courses in the content areas specified in 234 CMR 4.10(2)(a) l. through 5.:
1. Biomedical sciences content area:
a. body structure and function;

b. basic concepts of microbiology pertaining to infection control; and

c. basic nutrition.

2. Professional dental assisting content area:
a. dental materials and instruments;

b. dental radiography techniques and safety;

c. basic dental and oral anatomy;

d. introductory content in oral histology, embryology, pathology, and therapeutics; and

e. legal and ethical aspects (dental record keeping, terminology, charting and patient confidentiality);

3. Clinical content area:
a. chairside dental assisting and appropriate laboratory procedures;

b. patient education and preventive dentistry;

c. dental radiographic procedures;

d. infection control; and

e. assisting in management of dental and medical emergencies;

4. Course work in oral and written communications and basic behavioral concepts;

5. A minimum of 200 hours of clinical experience.

(b) Instructors shall hold a degree in dentistry, dental hygiene or dental assisting from a CODA-accredited school or program or hold a current certificate in dental assisting from DANB or other Board-approved certifying body.

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