North Dakota Dental Assistant Requirements

Each state has different requirements for dental assistants. This page includes links to all the information you need to understand the requirements for dental assistants in this state. View the different dental assisting levels, along with the requirements for each. You can also view the allowable duties at each level.

North Dakota Requirements

Registered Dental Assistant with Permit in Administering Nitrous Oxide Requirements

To earn a permit to administer nitrous oxide analgesia under the indirect supervision of a dentist, a Registered Dental Assistant must:

1a. Complete a twelve-hour, board-approved course of training or course provided by a program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education within thirteen months prior to application OR

1b. Complete a twelve-hour, board-approved course of training or course provided by a program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education more than thirteen months prior to application, have legally administered nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia for a period of time during the three years prior to application, and provide written documentation from an employing or supervising dentist attesting to current clinical proficiency to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia. AND

2. Hold current and valid certification in basic life support by the American Heart Association for the health care provider, or an equivalent program approved by the board.

Note: Before authorizing a registered dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia, the dentist must have provided and documented training in the proper and safe operation of the nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia equipment.