Rule 4715-12-02. Application for certificate; requirements; exceptions

119.03 (A) Each person who desires to perform the duties of a dental x-ray machine operator shall file with the secretary of the state dental board a written application for a dental x-ray machine operator's certificate. Each applicant for a dental x-ray machine operator's certificate shall pay an application fee of thirty-two dollars. Each applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of the following on a form prescribed and provided by the state dental board: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this rule, he or she has completed a board-approved dental radiography training program presented by either of the following: (a) An accredited educational institution or program; or (b) A sponsor of continuing education as listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(10) of rule 4715-8-02 of the Administrative Code. (B) A dental x-ray machine operator shall be exempt from the initial training requirements provided in paragraph (A) of this rule if any one of the following apply: (1) They hold a current certification as an assistant which included required examination in radiography as a component from one of the following: (a) "Dental Assisting National Board"; (b) "Ohio Commission on Dental Assistant Certification"; (c) American Dental Technologists"; or (2) They hold a current license or government certification as described in Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code issued by another state that issues a license or certification to engage in the operation of a dental x-ray machine; or (3) They hold satisfactory work experience, or a private certification as described in Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code as a dental x-ray machine operator in a state that does not issue that license or certificate. Last updated May 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 4715.03 Amplifies: 4715.53 5/20/2030 5/5/2014