Continuing Education

NC Dental Radiology Certification

State Board-Approved Certification Course

Enroll at $725
Professional Development

Build your radiography skills and meet North Carolina certification requirements.

21-Hour Course In-Person & Online NC Certification
Course Overview

Program Overview

Stay Compliant With North Carolina Dental Board Requirements. If you’ve recently relocated to North Carolina and want to work as a Dental Assistant, it’s essential to meet state-specific certification laws. Our Continuing Education Radiology Course is designed specifically to help you stay in full compliance with the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners. In many cases, this course is required for dental professionals moving from out of state. Don’t risk delays or legal issues—get certified and stay compliant so you can continue your career with confidence.

Course Length 21 hours (didactic and clinical combined)
Investment $725
What You'll Learn

Course Includes

  • Radiation safety and protection protocols
  • Principles of X-ray production and equipment operation
  • Digital and traditional film techniques
  • Intraoral and extraoral radiographic procedures
  • Infection control and patient positioning
  • Evaluation of diagnostic image quality
  • NC State Dental Radiology Safety Exam
  • Safety Exam – must pass with 80% or higher
  • Certificate of Completion upon passing
Course Eligibility

Eligibility & Requirements

Review the eligibility and admission requirements for the NC Dental Radiology Certification course before enrollment.

Who This Course Is For

Eligibility

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Ideal for out-of-state dental assistants who are relocating to North Carolina.

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Open to DA I and DA II assistants who need to meet NC Dental Board radiology compliance.

Before Enrollment

Admission Requirements

Proof of dental profession
Upload a current CPR/AED card
Upload valid proof of identification
Documentation

Acceptable proof of status/experience may include one or more of the following:

Submit the documentation that applies to your current dental assisting status or experience.

Accepted Documentation
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A Dental Assistant I program completion certificate or

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A DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certificate or

Supervising Dentist Documentation

The full name, signature and license number from your supervising dentist on:

↗ The registration application or
↗ On a letter head document including:
↗ Your full name
↗ Confirming your dental assistant status– DA 1 or DA 2?
Course Format

Flexible Learning Options

Choose from in-person instruction with lecture, lab and clinical components or a self-paced virtual learning option.

Course Outcome

Your Certification After Completion

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the safety exam with an 80% score or better will receive a North Carolina Dental Board-Approved Radiology Certification , qualifying them to assist with diagnostic imaging as a part of patient care in dental offices across NC under appropriate supervision.

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Complete the Radiology Course
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Pass the Safety Exam With 80%+
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Receive Your Certification
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Course Completion
North Carolina Dental Board-Approved Radiology Certification example
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Course Outcome Certification Upon Successful Completion
Start Your Certification

Ready to Get Certified?

Apply now to join our next class or call or text us at (704) 529-9177 to talk with a student success advisor.

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