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Organized Dentistry Lobbies to Improve Access to Dental Surgery for Underserved

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The organizations suggest that limitations placed on access to operating rooms due to the global pandemic have hindered the ability of dental professionals to perform such surgeries. The consortium has asked CMS to create new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes for dental procedures performed under general anesthesia.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in West Virginia

Dentistry Gone Digital

Levels of Dental Assistants in West Virginia There are three levels of dental assistants in WV: Dental Assistant Dental Assistant Qualified in Expanded Duties Qualified Monitor 1. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting.

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Dental Assistant requirements for Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

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A dental assistant performing radiological procedures in the course of on-the-job training may only do so for a period of one year. Dental Assistant. There are no education or training requirements for this level of dental assisting. Dental Assistant. To learn more, visit: Utah Board of Dentistry.