What kind of certificate does a dental assistant need to take dental xrays in the state of Florida?

Answer 1

As long as you are working under the supervision of a dentist you do not need any certificate.

Actually, this is copied and pasted from the FL Board of Dentistry Statutes, updated 2007:

"64B5-9.011 Radiography Training for Dental Assistants.

(3) Dental assistants may position and expose dental radiographic films only if they have been certified by the Department as dental radiographers or have graduated from a Board-approved dental assisting school or program.

(4) Dental assistants may be certified as dental radiographers if they comply with the following requirements:

(a) Apply for certification on forms provided by the Board and submit the nonrefundable fee prescribed by Rule 64B5-15.015, F.A.C.;

(b) Document having completed at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job training through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist; and

(c) Document successful completion of a Board-approved course which meets the requirements of subsection 64B5-9.011(5), F.A.C. within 12 months after completion of the on-the-job training required by paragraph 64B5-9.011(4)(b), F.A.C. "

( B ) certification in radiology