{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"license@alaska.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Alaska Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(907) 465-2544","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Out-of-state prints can add 2-4 weeks to your timeline.","title":"Fingerprinting delays"},{"description":"Have all your documents ready before starting the application to avoid processing delays.","title":"Missing or incomplete documents"},{"description":"Double-check that your name matches across all documents exactly. 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This must be sent directly to the board from your current state board or its official online verification system before your file can be considered complete.","title":"Provide License Verification","url":null},{"description":"Certificate from CODA-accredited program or documentation of on-the-job training hours.","title":"Provide Proof of Training","url":null},{"description":"Official CDA certification from the Dental Assisting National Board, if applicable.","title":"Provide DANB Certification","url":null},{"description":"Proof of radiography competency/certification required for taking x-rays.","title":"Provide Radiography Certification","url":null},{"description":"Alaska requires a criminal background check for all applicants. Out-of-state applicants can use IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan OR FD-258 hard card via mail. 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Contact the state board directly for current policies on practice authorization while your application is pending.","title":"Await Board Processing","url":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"Yes, Alaska requires Dental Assistant with Restorative Functions through the state board.","question":"Does Alaska require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Alaska.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Alaska?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Alaska?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $60. Additional costs may include DANB CDA exam ($450), radiography certification, and background check fees.","question":"How much does it cost to become a dental assistant in Alaska?"}],"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":60.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"Not Applicable (No State License Required)","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Not Applicable (No State License Required)","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Certificate from CODA-accredited program or documentation of on-the-job training hours.","name":"Proof of Training","url":null},{"description":"Official CDA certification from the Dental Assisting National Board, if applicable.","name":"DANB Certification","url":null},{"description":"Proof of radiography competency/certification required for taking x-rays.","name":"Radiography Certification","url":null},{"description":"through IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","name":"Fingerprint background check","url":null},{"description":"$60","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"alaska-da","state_name":"Alaska","state_slug":"alaska","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Familiarize yourself with the Alaska Dental Practice Act (AS 08.36 and 12 AAC 28), which outlines the scope of practice for dentists and the duties they may legally delegate to dental assistants. No state license is required for dental assistants in Alaska.","title":"Understand Alaska's Dental Regulations","url":null},{"description":"Dental assistants in Alaska operate under the direct supervision and delegation of a licensed Alaska dentist. Employment is secured directly with dental practices, not through state licensing.","title":"Seek Employment with a Licensed Alaska Dentist","url":null},{"description":"Alaska does not mandate specific education or training requirements for dental assistants. Training for delegated procedures is typically provided on-the-job by the supervising dentist, consistent with state regulations.","title":"Receive On-the-Job Training","url":null},{"description":"Ensure that any procedures performed are within the scope of duties legally delegable by the supervising dentist, as defined by the Alaska Dental Practice Act and regulations enforced by the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners.","title":"Adhere to Delegated Duties","url":null},{"description":"Although not state-mandated, dental assistants may pursue national certification through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for professional development and to demonstrate competency. This is an optional credential.","title":"Consider Voluntary National Certification","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:24.049693+00:00","verify_license_url":null}