Indiana Dental Radiography Coursework and Licensure Bundle

Indiana dental assistants must complete a specific, state-approved radiology curriculum to maintain legal compliance for taking x-rays, according to the American Dental Assistants Association and indaa.org.

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) requires dental assistants performing these tasks to be licensed, and the ISDH has approved six online courses provided by the ADAA to help candidates meet certification requirements.

The approved coursework is available as a bundle of six courses that can be completed online. These include:

1302 Introduction to Basic Concepts in Dental Radiography
2502 Concepts and Techniques for Intra Oral Radiographic Imaging (which replaces Course #1402)
1203 Dental Radiographic Pitfalls and Errors
1309 Identifying Diseases of the Teeth and Oral Cavity Through Radiographic Images
1306 Digital Radiography in Dentistry: Moving from Film-based to Digital Imaging
1105 Radiation Biology, Safety, and Protection for Today’s Dental Team

Access to these courses and the associated certificates is restricted to ADAA Professional Members. For these members, the courses are provided at no additional cost. To receive credit and have the application for the ISDH provisional permit signed by the ADAA Director of Education, individuals must maintain professional membership.

While the courses are designed for Indiana licensure, the ADAA notes they are also suitable for members nationwide seeking CE credit for maintaining a CDA or state CE requirements.

The licensure process involves applying for a “Provisional Permit” while completing the coursework. Candidates must download the application from the Indiana Department of Health website, list the ADAA online study courses as the school or program, and use the address 131 Franklin Plaza Drive #260, Franklin, NC 28734.

The application must be emailed to [email protected] so that the ADAA Director of Education, Kimberly Bland, can electronically sign and date it. Once returned, the candidate adds their Social Security Number and mails the printed application to the ISDH.

Indiana Dental Assistants Association — Photo: indaa.org

A Provisional Permit allows dental assistants to take x-rays in a dental office under the supervision of a dentist to complete clinical training. This permit is valid for six months from the date of issue and cannot be renewed.

To successfully complete the coursework, students must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on each exam. Once the Education Director verifies membership eligibility and exam scores, course completion certificates are typically emailed within 24 to 48 hours.