There is a lot of confustion concerning the change to this regulation based on the phone calls and emails I have received in my office since May 11th.  The new regulation states in part (iii) "satisfactorily completed a radiation course and passed an examination given by the Dental Assisting National Board".  I believe the confusion is the part that addreses "radiation course".  Is it the online course offered by DANB or courses previously offered by various institutions in the state? I think it would help if the BOD would clarify this part of the regulation.  If the decision is made to allow short radiation courses to once again be offered in the State of Virginia, then it may be feasible that only CODA accredited programs would be authorized.  CODA accredited programs have always followed strict standards concerning radiology within their existing curriculum. These standards are required by the ADA. These same standards matriculate down into the shorter versions that have previously been offered.  I personally feel that challenging the DANB radiology exam certainly is an excellent idea but it must be remembered that the exam does not have a hands-on practical portion. The exam is only offered in a written form or by computer.  Dental offices will still be required to give instruction on exposing and processing x-rays to new employees.