201 KAR 8:130. X-rays by dental assistants.

      RELATES TO: KRS 313.220

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 313.220

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 313.220(1) and (4) authorizes the board to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the practice of dentistry. This administrative regulation requires all dental auxiliary personnel who take x-rays to complete a course in dental radiography safety, a practicum course in x-ray technique, and be supervised by a dentist when taking x-rays.

      Section 1. A dentist shall not delegate the taking of x-rays to dental auxiliary personnel unless written documentation is maintained that the auxiliary personnel has previously completed:

      (1) A six (6) hour course in dental radiography safety approved by the board; and

      (2) A minimum of:

      (a) Four (4) hours of instruction in dental radiography technique while under the employment and supervision of the dentist in the office; or

      (b) A four (4) hour course in radiography technique approved by the board.

      Section 2. A dentist shall continuously supervise dental auxiliary personnel while taking radiographs.

      Section 3. Licensed and registered dental hygienists shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this administrative regulation. (Den:G:13, 1 Ky.R. 337; eff. 2-5-75; 26 Ky.R. 1689; 1941; eff. 5-10-2000.)