{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dentalboard@az.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(602) 242-1492","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. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.","title":"Application errors"},{"description":"Arizona may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Arizona-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:27.799527+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Confirm that your DANB CDA certification, radiography credentials, and any expanded function certifications from your current state are current and in good standing. Arizona recognizes DANB certification but may require additional documentation for specific expanded functions.","title":"Verify Your Current Credentials","url":null},{"description":"Create a new applicant account on the ASBDE Online Services Portal (elicense.az.gov). If you already have an Arizona account from a previous application, log in with your existing credentials.","title":"Create an ASBDE Online Account","url":null},{"description":"Submit fingerprints through an Arizona DPS-approved vendor for your Arizona background check. Out-of-state background checks are not accepted \u2014 you must complete the Arizona-specific fingerprint clearance card process.","title":"Complete Arizona Fingerprint Clearance","url":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, Arizona does not require state licensure for general dental assistants. However, expanded functions and radiography may require permits or certifications.","question":"Does Arizona require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Arizona.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Arizona?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Arizona?"},{"answer":"There is no state application fee for general dental assistants in Arizona. However, DANB CDA exam costs $450, and radiography certifications may have additional fees.","question":"How much does it cost to become a dental assistant in Arizona?"}],"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":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"No state application","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Not applicable (one-time notification)","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":"$0","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"arizona-da","state_name":"Arizona","state_slug":"arizona","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Thoroughly review the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE) website, particularly the 'Dental Assistant' section and the 'Dental Assistant Expanded Functions Reference Guide,' to understand the specific training, education, and certifications required for each expanded function you intend to perform.","title":"Review Expanded Functions Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Successfully complete all necessary board-approved training programs and obtain required certifications, such as CPR/BLS and specific certifications for each expanded function (e.g., Coronal Polishing, Pit and Fissure Sealants, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring), as outlined by the ASBDE.","title":"Complete Training and Obtain Certifications","url":null},{"description":"Compile all required supporting documentation, which may include official transcripts, course completion certificates, Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certifications, and current CPR/BLS cards, to demonstrate fulfillment of all expanded function notification requirements.","title":"Gather Supporting Documentation","url":null},{"description":"If you do not already have one, create a new applicant account on the ASBDE Online Services Portal (elicense.az.gov) by clicking 'Create Account' and providing the requested personal and login information.","title":"Create an Online Account","url":null},{"description":"Log in to your account on the ASBDE Online Services Portal (elicense.az.gov), navigate to the appropriate section for dental assistant expanded function notifications, complete the electronic form, and upload all prepared supporting documents for review by the Board.","title":"Submit Expanded Function Notification","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:27.799527+00:00","verify_license_url":null}