Code of Massachusetts Regulations
234 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN DENTISTRY
Title 234 CMR 4.00 - Licensure and license renewal applications
Section 4.13 - Notice of Intent to Apply as a First-time Dental Assistant Trained on the Job (OJT)
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) A person who is 18 years of age or older, who has never been licensed or registered as a dentist, dental hygienist or dental assistant and who is not in violation of any rule or regulation adopted by the Board may practice as a dental assistant under the supervision of a licensed dentist without being registered by the Board for a one-time period of up to six consecutive months to commence from the beginning of the initial period of on-the-job training.
(2) Notice of Intent. Before starting non-licensed on-the-job training, an individual shall notify the Board in writing of the intent to train on a form prescribed by the Board and submit the following documentation:
(3) Extension of On-the-job Training. Upon receipt of a written request, the Board may extend the on-the-job training period for up to an additional six months for a dental assistant who is enrolled in a program of professional educational training for dental assistants offered by a college, university, or dental school authorized to confer degrees or by another dental institution or association recognized by the Board. The written request must be submitted on a form provided by the Board and include the following: