A dental assistant in Nebraska CAN do the following under direct supervision of the supervising dentist:
– A dental assistant in Nebraska can provide support to a dentist under the supervision of a properly licensed dentist.
– There are x-ray licensing requirements in Nebraska for dental assistants. These are (from the Dental Assisting National Board website):
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Successfully complete a two-day course approved by the Nebraska Board of Dentistry and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure,
- Pass the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam,
- Successfully complete a dental assisting course from a CODA-accredited technical school or community college which provides training in dental radiography as part of its curriculum.
– Chart and inspect the mouth and teeth.
– Apply fluoride topically.
– Place a rubber dam.
– Take blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
– Give oral hygiene instructions.
A dental assistant in Nebraska CANNOT do the following:
– Remove stains and deposits from teeth (clean teeth).
– Place sealants on the teeth.
– Apply stainless steel crowns or fillings
– Repair or fill cavities.
– Give or administer anesthetics (shots).
– Any other activities or duties of dentistry that are specifically limited to dentists or dental hygenists.
Nebraska also offers a certificate in coronal polishing. For more information on the requirements, visit the Nebraska Board of Dentistry – Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Relevant Links:
– Nebraska Board of Dentistry – Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services