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You must work under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist who is responsible for your training and conduct.","title":"Verify Employment and Basic Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"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.","title":"Complete Radiography Training (Optional but Recommended)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you intend to monitor nitrous oxide or perform expanded functions, you must maintain a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR certification.","title":"Obtain CPR Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"To monitor nitrous oxide, you must complete a Board-approved 16-hour course at a CODA-accredited program and be CPR certified.","title":"Complete Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Course","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"To perform supragingival scaling, you must complete a Board-approved course of at least 90 hours, including laboratory and clinical competency assessments.","title":"Complete Supragingival Scaling Course","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"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.","title":"Dentist Reporting for Scaling","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-31T08:42:04.297105+00:00","verify_license_url":null}