Ohio Code § 4715.56

Ohio Code § 4715.56. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4715.56.

(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, a dental x-ray machine operator

may perform radiologic procedures only if a dentist is providing direct supervision.  Direct supervision does not require the dentist to observe each radiologic procedure

performed by the operator, but does require that the dentist be present at the location

where the operator is performing radiologic procedures for purposes of consulting

with and directing the operator while performing the procedures. (B) A dental x-ray machine operator may perform radiologic procedures for a patient when

the supervising dentist is not physically present at the location where the radiologic

procedures are performed if either of the following applies: (1) The supervising dentist examined the patient not more than one year prior to the

date the dental x-ray machine operator performs the radiologic procedures and the

supervising dentist has ordered the radiologic procedures. (2) The radiologic procedures are performed in accordance with section 4715.431 of the Revised Code .

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4715.56
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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