Kansas Dental Assistant License
Kansas Dental Board
Total Fee
Contact board
Processing Time
No state application
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available
What You'll Need
- CPR/BLS Certification — Required for assistants monitoring nitrous oxide or assisting in sedation procedures.
- Certificate of Completion: Nitrous Oxide — Proof of completing a 16-hour Board-approved course for nitrous oxide monitoring.
- Certificate of Completion: Supragingival Scaling — Proof of completing a 90-hour Board-approved course for scaling functions.
- Report of Supragingival Scaling Assistant — Form submitted by the supervising dentist to the Board to authorize scaling duties.
How to Apply
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Verify Employment and Basic Training ▾Kansas does not license or register dental assistants for basic duties. You must work under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist who is responsible for your training and conduct.
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Complete Radiography Training (Optional but Recommended) ▾While Kansas does not mandate specific radiography certification for dental assistants, most employers require competency. You may choose to take the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam.
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Obtain CPR Certification ▾If you intend to monitor nitrous oxide or perform expanded functions, you must maintain a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR certification.
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Complete Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Course ▾To monitor nitrous oxide, you must complete a Board-approved 16-hour course at a CODA-accredited program and be CPR certified.
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Complete Supragingival Scaling Course ▾To perform supragingival scaling, you must complete a Board-approved course of at least 90 hours, including laboratory and clinical competency assessments.
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Dentist Reporting for Scaling ▾If you perform supragingival scaling, your supervising dentist must report your name and practice location to the Kansas Dental Board within 30 days of you starting these duties.
Total Fee
Contact board
Processing Time
No state application
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available
Transfer License
Contact the Kansas Dental Board for current transfer requirements.
Steps
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Out-of-State Credentials Review ▾Since Kansas does not license dental assistants, there is no formal endorsement process. Out-of-state assistants must meet the same training requirements for expanded functions as in-state residents.
Total Fee
Contact board
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (expires October 1st of even-numbered years)
Compact
No
Board
Kansas Dental Board
Keeping Your License Active
Kansas Dental Assistant licenses renew Every 2 years (expires October 1st of even-numbered years). Contact the Kansas Dental Board for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
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Slow Downs
Missing Dentist Reporting
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The most common delay for expanded functions is the supervising dentist failing to file the required 'Report of a Supragingival Scaling Assistant' with the Board.
Non-Accredited Training
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Completing a course that is not CODA-accredited or Board-approved will result in the assistant being unable to legally perform expanded functions.
Expired CPR Certification
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Failure to maintain an active CPR/BLS card can legally bar an assistant from monitoring nitrous oxide.
Questions
Does Kansas require a license for dental assistants?
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No. The Kansas Dental Board does not license or register dental assistants. They are considered nonlicensed persons working under the dentist's supervision.
Are there radiography requirements for Kansas dental assistants?
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No. Unlike many states, Kansas does not mandate specific training or exams for dental assistants to take X-rays, though they must be supervised by a dentist.
Can a dental assistant perform coronal polishing?
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Yes, under direct supervision, provided the dentist ensures the assistant has had 'adequate training.' The specific nature of this training is at the dentist's discretion.
What is required to perform scaling in Kansas?
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An assistant must complete a Board-approved 90-hour course and be reported to the Board by their supervising dentist.
Is continuing education (CE) required?
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No. There are no state-mandated continuing education requirements for dental assistants in Kansas.
Board Info
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