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However, you must obtain specific certifications to perform expanded duties, take X-rays, or monitor nitrous oxide.","question":"Do I need a license to work as a dental assistant in South Carolina?"},{"answer":"You must complete a Board-approved radiation safety course. The Board does not issue a certificate; instead, your supervising dentist must maintain proof of your training and certify it to the Board.","question":"How do I get certified to take X-rays?"},{"answer":"All dental staff providing direct patient care must complete 2 hours of CE biennially on sterilization and infection control. These records are maintained by the employer.","question":"What are the continuing education (CE) requirements for dental assistants?"},{"answer":"Only an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) may perform polishing of restorations and supra-gingival tooth structures under direct supervision.","question":"Can a dental assistant perform coronal polishing?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"No state application","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":"https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/OnlineRenewals/","required_documents":[{"description":"A notarized document confirming your citizenship or legal residency status.","name":"Affidavit of Eligibility","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A clear copy of your driver's license, passport, or state ID.","name":"Copy of Government-Issued ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of current CPR certification at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level from a Board-approved provider (e.g., AHA or Red Cross).","name":"CPR Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official diploma or certificate showing completion of a Board-approved nitrous oxide monitoring course within the last 3 years.","name":"Nitrous Oxide Course Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A diploma from a CODA-accredited program or a letter from your employer on office letterhead verifying 2 years of full-time chairside experience.","name":"Proof of EDDA Status or Experience","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"south-carolina-da","state_name":"South Carolina","state_slug":"south-carolina","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"In South Carolina, basic dental assistants are not licensed or registered. You must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S. to perform basic supportive chairside procedures under direct supervision.","title":"Verify Basic Employment Eligibility","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"To expose radiographs, you must complete a Board-approved radiation safety course. This can be a DANB RHS exam or a course from an ADA-accredited school. Your supervising dentist must certify your training to the Board; the Board does not issue individual certificates for this.","title":"Complete Radiography Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"To perform expanded duties, you must either graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or complete two years of continuous full-time employment as a chairside assistant. This is a status recognized by the Board for specific clinical tasks.","title":"Achieve Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) Status","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you are an EDDA or have 2 years of experience, you must complete a Board-approved 12-hour course in nitrous oxide monitoring within the three years preceding your application.","title":"Complete Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Course","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Apply for certification through the LLR online portal. You must provide proof of your EDDA status or experience, your course completion certificate, and a current CPR card.","title":"Submit Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once the Board approves your application, you will receive an eligibility notice to schedule the Nitrous Oxide Monitoring exam through PSI Testing Services.","title":"Pass the Certification Exam","url":"https://www.psiexams.com/","url_label":"PSI Exam Registration"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-31T08:54:39.963755+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://verify.llronline.com/"}