Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4715 | Dentists; Dental Hygienists
Section 4715.53 | License Qualifications.

Effective: March 23, 2022
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 166 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Each individual seeking a certificate to practice as a dental x-ray machine operator shall apply to the state dental board on a form the board shall prescribe and provide. The application shall be accompanied by an application fee of thirty-two dollars.
(B) The board shall review all applications received and issue a dental x-ray machine operator certificate to each applicant who submits evidence satisfactory to the board of one of the following:
(1) The applicant holds certification from the dental assisting national board, the Ohio commission on dental assistant certification, or the American medical technologists.
(2) The applicant holds a license, certificate, permit, registration, or other credential issued by another state that the board determines uses standards for dental x-ray machine operators that are at least equal to those established under this chapter.
(3) The applicant has successfully completed an educational program consisting of at least seven hours of instruction in dental x-ray machine operation that meets either of the following requirements:
(a) Has been approved by the board in accordance with section 4715.57 of the Revised Code;
(b) Is conducted by an institution accredited by the American dental association commission on dental accreditation.
(C) A certificate issued under this section expires two years after it is issued and may be renewed if the certificate holder does both of the following:
(1) Certifies to the board that the certificate holder has completed at least two hours of instruction in dental x-ray machine operation approved by the board in accordance with section 4715.57 of the Revised Code during the two-year period preceding the date the renewal application is received by the board.
(2) Submits a renewal fee of thirty-two dollars to the board.
Renewals shall be made in accordance with the standard renewal procedure established under Chapter 4745. of the Revised Code.
Last updated January 20, 2022 at 9:04 AM

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 47 | Occupations-Professions

Chapter 4715 | Dentists; Dental Hygienists

Section 4715.01 | Dentist - Dental Hygienist Definitions.

Section 4715.02 | State Dental Board.

Section 4715.03 | Board Organization - Examinations.

Section 4715.031 | Development and Implementation of Quality Intervention Program.

Section 4715.032 | Supervisory Investigative Panel.

Section 4715.033 | Issuance of Subpoenas.

Section 4715.034 | Authority of Panel to Meet With Individuals Under Investigation; Recommendations.

Section 4715.035 | Calculation of Time Period for Recommendation.

Section 4715.036 | Requests for Copies of Investigative Items.

Section 4715.037 | Appointment of Referees or Examiners; Terms.

Section 4715.038 | Conduct of Hearing; Findings.

Section 4715.039 | Oral Arguments; Final Decision; Appeal.

Section 4715.0310 | Notice of Opportunity for Hearing and Name or Referee or Examiner as Public Record.

Section 4715.04 | Secretary's Bond - Depositing Receipts.

Section 4715.05 | Prosecution - Injunctive Relief.

Section 4715.06 | Compensation and Expenses of Board.

Section 4715.07 | Affiliation With American Association of Dental Examiners.

Section 4715.08 | Official Seal and Records.

Section 4715.09 | Unlicensed Practice Prohibited.

Section 4715.10 | Application for License.

Section 4715.101 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.

Section 4715.11 | Standards and Examination.

Section 4715.12 | License - Re-Examination.

Section 4715.13 | Fees for Licenses or Permits.

Section 4715.14 | Registration - Notice of Change of Address.

Section 4715.141 | Continuing Education.

Section 4715.16 | Application for Limited License.

Section 4715.17 | License to Be Displayed.

Section 4715.18 | Practice Name.

Section 4715.19 | Employment of Unlicensed Dentist Unlawful - Misrepresentation, Impersonation, or False Application Unlawful.

Section 4715.20 | Conditions to Practice as Dental Hygienist.

Section 4715.21 | License Application.

Section 4715.22 | Supervision of Licensed Dentist.

Section 4715.23 | Practice Limitations.

Section 4715.231 | Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienist.

Section 4715.24 | Registration - Notice of Change of Address.

Section 4715.241 | Dental Hygienist; Notice of Temporary Retirement.

Section 4715.242 | Reinstatement.

Section 4715.25 | Continuing Education.

Section 4715.251 | Completion of Basic Life-Support Training Course.

Section 4715.26 | Record of Dental Hygienists and Location.

Section 4715.27 | Reciprocity.

Section 4715.28 | Prohibited Acts.

Section 4715.29 | Employment of Dental Hygienist.

Section 4715.30 | Disciplinary Actions.

Section 4715.301 | Standards for Approving and Designating Physicians and Facilities as Treatment Providers for Dentists or Dental Hygienists With Substance Abuse Problems.

Section 4715.302 | Dentist's Review of Patient Information Available Through Drug Database.

Section 4715.32 | Using Diploma or License With Intent to Defraud.

Section 4715.33 | Students Exempted.

Section 4715.34 | Provisions Not Applicable to Physicians and Surgeons - Exception.

Section 4715.35 | Payment of Fines and Forfeitures.

Section 4715.36 | Definitions.

Section 4715.361 | Oral Health Access Supervision Program.

Section 4715.362 | Application for Permit; Dentist.

Section 4715.363 | Application for Permit; Dental Hygienist.

Section 4715.364 | Permit Required.

Section 4715.365 | Authority Under Permit.

Section 4715.366 | Compliance With Protocols; Appointment With Authorizing Dentist.

Section 4715.367 | Maximum Number of Permittees Under Authorizing Dentist.

Section 4715.368 | List of Locations Where Services Are Provided.

Section 4715.369 | Expiration of Oral Health Access Supervision Permit; Renewal.

Section 4715.37 | Expiration of Permit to Practice Under Dentist's Supervision; Renewal.

Section 4715.371 | Directory of Permit Holders.

Section 4715.372 | Adoption of Rules; Course Standards.

Section 4715.373 | Authorized Activities.

Section 4715.374 | Suspension or Revocation of Permit.

Section 4715.375 | Annual Reports.

Section 4715.38 | Fees in Excess of Statutory Amounts.

Section 4715.39 | Permitted Duties.

Section 4715.40 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.

Section 4715.41 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Section 4715.42 | Volunteer's Certificate.

Section 4715.421 | Temporary Dental Volunteer's Certificate.

Section 4715.43 | Teledentistry; Definitions; Permit.

Section 4715.431 | Scope of Permit.

Section 4715.432 | Expiration; Renewal.

Section 4715.433 | Suspension or Revocation.

Section 4715.434 | List of Locations.

Section 4715.435 | Authorized Persons.

Section 4715.436 | Rules.

Section 4715.437 | Construction of Teledentistry Provisions.

Section 4715.438 | Laws and Rules Not Altered by h.b. 122 of the 134th General Assembly.

Section 4715.51 | Dental X-Ray Machine Operator Definitions.

Section 4715.52 | Unlicensed Practice.

Section 4715.53 | License Qualifications.

Section 4715.56 | Dentist Supervision of Radiologic Procedures.

Section 4715.57 | Continuing Education Accreditation.

Section 4715.61 | Registration as Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Required.

Section 4715.62 | Application to Register as Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary.

Section 4715.63 | Expiration and Renewal of Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Registration.

Section 4715.64 | Practice as Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary.

Section 4715.65 | Record of Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Registrants.

Section 4715.66 | Rules Governing Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries.

Section 4715.70 | Mobile Dental Facilities - Definitions.

Section 4715.71 | Mobile Dental Facilities - Information to Patients.

Section 4715.72 | Mobile Dental Facilities - Information to Board and Treatment Venues.

Section 4715.73 | Mobile Dental Facilities - Exceptions.

Section 4715.99 | Penalty.