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1 (A)' the procedure for making dental x-rays;
2 (B) jurisprudence; and
3 (C) infection control; or
4 (2) pass an examination administered by the board
5 covering the subject described by Subdivision (1) (B) and be
6 certified as a dental assistant by the Dental Assisting National
7 Board if the board determines that the requirements for
8 certification by that board are sufficient to protect the public.
9 (c) The board shall set the registration fee for a dental
10 assistant who qualifies under Subsection (b) (1) in an amount
11 greater than the amount of the registration fee for a dental
12 assistant who qualifies under Subsection (b) (2).
13 (d) The portion of the examination described by Subsection
14 (b) (1) (B) must be tailored to a dental assistant's responsibilities
15 and role in a dental office.
16 (e) The board shall develop the examination or contract with
17 another person the board determines has the expertise and resources
18 to develop the examination. The board may create an advisory
19 committee consisting of dental industry professionals and
20 educators to advise the board in developing the examination.
21 (f) The examination shall be administered by the board or by
22 a testing service under an agreement with the board.
23 (g) A certificate of registration issued under this section
24 must be renewed annually.
25 (h) The board by rule shall develop a mandatory continuing
26 education program for holders of certificates of registration. The
27 board may not require a person to complete more than 12 hours of25
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Texas. Legislature. Senate. 78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 263, Chapter 17, legislative document, May 9, 2003; [Austin, Texas]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth159366/m1/25/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.