Call to Action: Apply to Serve on a New Jersey State Board

The New Jersey Dental Association is encouraging qualified members to consider applying to serve on the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, a Governor-appointed state board that oversees licensure standards, educational requirements, and professional regulation related to radiologic technology in New Jersey.

Regulatory Basis for Dental Representation

The structure and membership of the Board are established in New Jersey statute. Under N.J.S.A. 26:2D-28, the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners is required to include representatives from multiple health professions, including one licensed dentist who has actively engaged in the practice of dentistry for at least five (5) years.

This statutory seat ensures that dentistry has a formal role in shaping radiologic standards and policies that directly affect dental X-ray practice and patient safety.

At this time, the dentist member position is vacant.

Why This Matters

Serving on this Board allows dentists to:

· Represent the profession in state-level regulatory and licensure discussions

· Provide clinical expertise on issues related to dental radiography and radiation safety

· Contribute to public health oversight and professional standards

Who Should Consider Applying

· Licensed New Jersey dentists

· Minimum five (5) years of active practice, as required by statute

· Interest in public service, regulation, and professional stewardship

How to Apply

Appointments are made by the Governor of New Jersey through the Governor’s Appointments Office.

Step 1: Prepare Your Materials

· A current CV or résumé

· A brief letter of interest indicating your desire to serve on the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners and summarizing your qualifications

Step 2: Contact the Governor’s Appointments Office

· Phone: (609) 777-0251

· Specify interest in the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners – Dentist Member Position

· Request submission instructions

Step 3: Submit Your Application

· Follow the guidance provided by the Appointments Office

· Additional questionnaires or confirmation steps may be required

Let NJDA Know If You Apply

If you intend to apply or have formally submitted your application, please notify NJDA.

Upon request, NJDA can provide letters of support to the Governor’s Appointments Office affirming your qualifications and the importance of dental representation on this statutorily created Board.

Contact: Orville Morales, omorales@njda.org
Suggested subject line: State Board Application – Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

Statutory Reference

New Jersey Revised Statutes § 26:2D-28 (Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners – membership requirements)