Which of these statements is false?

A) Direct supervision means the dentist is in the office when radiographs are being exposed.
B) Each state's dental commission controls the scope of practice for dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists.
C) State laws governing dental radiographers with on-the-job training vary considerably from state to state.
D) Each state has a mandatory state exam or continuing education requirement for dental radiographers.

D
Explanation: A) Some states without mandatory exams or continuing education requirements allow uncertified dental assistants who have received on-the-job training to take radiographs under the direct supervision of a dentist.
B) Some states without mandatory exams or continuing education requirements allow uncertified dental assistants who have received on-the-job training to take radiographs under the direct supervision of a dentist.
C) Some states without mandatory exams or continuing education requirements allow uncertified dental assistants who have received on-the-job training to take radiographs under the direct supervision of a dentist.
D) Some states without mandatory exams or continuing education requirements allow uncertified dental assistants who have received on-the-job training to take radiographs under the direct supervision of a dentist.

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