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However, specific certifications are required for radiology and expanded functions.","question":"Do I need a license to work as a dental assistant in Utah?"},{"answer":"You must complete a board-approved radiology course or pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. You do not need to apply for a separate state license for this, but you must keep your certificate of completion as proof.","question":"What are the requirements to take X-rays in Utah?"},{"answer":"An Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) is a certified professional who can perform advanced tasks like placing direct restorations and removing coronal dental adhesive under a dentist's supervision.","question":"What is an EFDA in Utah?"},{"answer":"Basic dental assistants have no state-mandated CE requirements other than maintaining CPR certification. 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You must also obtain and maintain a current CPR or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.","title":"Verify Basic Requirements","url":"https://dopl.utah.gov/dentistry/faq/","url_label":"View FAQ"},{"description":"To legally expose radiographs (X-rays) in Utah, you must either complete a CODA-accredited dental assisting course, pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, or complete a board-approved radiology course (e.g., through the Utah Dental Association).","title":"Complete Radiology Training","url":"https://www.uda.org/member-center/ce-course-library/radiology-course-for-assistants","url_label":"UDA Radiology Course"},{"description":"While not required for basic practice, obtaining the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is highly recommended for career advancement and is a prerequisite for some expanded functions.","title":"Obtain National Certification (Optional)","url":"https://www.danb.org/state-requirements/detail/utah","url_label":"DANB Utah Requirements"},{"description":"If you intend to perform expanded functions such as placing direct restorations or removing coronal dental adhesive, you must apply for the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) certification through DOPL.","title":"Apply for EFDA Certification (Optional)","url":"https://dopl.utah.gov/dentistry/","url_label":"DOPL Dentistry Page"},{"description":"For EFDA certification, you must submit to a criminal background check, which includes providing fingerprints to the Division of Professional Licensing.","title":"Submit Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-10T09:14:16.496956+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://id.utah.gov/verify-license"}