Certification for Taking Radiographs
Licensed dentists and hygienists do not need additional certification to take radiographs in Pennsylvania. However, the state board must certify other members of the dental team to perform radiographic procedures.
Non-licensees obtain certification by passing a radiology exam prepared by a SBOD – designated testing agency. The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., administers the exam for Pennsylvania and can be contacted at (800) FOR-DANB. Further information on radiograph certification can be obtained by calling SBOD at (717) 783-7162.
Permits to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation, conscious sedation and nitrous oxide or oxygen analgesia
Permit classifications include:
an Unrestricted permit to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation
a restricted Level I permit to administer conscious sedation
a restricted Level II permit to administer nitrous oxide or oxygen analgesia.
Unrestricted and Level I permit holders must undergo an office inspection and clinical evaluation every six years. Permit holders also must obtain 15 hours of CE in anesthesia-related courses.
Level II permit holders must certify that their equipment is properly calibrated.
All permit holders must maintain the appropriate kind of CPR certification and obtain written informed consent from their patients before the administration of anesthesia or sedation. All permit holders are also required to keep the safety equipment required by the SBOD for their particular anesthesia permit.
Non-permit holders who use the services of itinerant anesthesia providers in their offices must obtain five hours of CE credits in courses related to the anesthesia modality administered to patients.
Further information can be obtained by calling PDA’s Government Relations Department at (800) 223-0016.
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