{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"asbde@arkansas.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(501) 682-2085","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":"Arkansas 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. Completing prints outside Arkansas can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.","title":"Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening","url":null},{"description":"Plan for a processing timeline of about 4 to 6 Weeks once your file is complete. If you need to start working immediately, most states do not offer temporary practice authorization during the endorsement process. 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, Arkansas requires Licensed Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does Arkansas require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Arkansas.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Arkansas?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Arkansas?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $75. 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 Arkansas?"}],"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":75.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Annually","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":"$75","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"arkansas-da","state_name":"Arkansas","state_slug":"arkansas","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Access the ASBDE Online Portal at asbde.elicense.arkansas.gov and register for a new applicant account by providing personal details and creating login credentials.","title":"Create an ASBDE Online Portal Account","url":null},{"description":"Log in to your ASBDE Online Portal account, navigate to 'Start a New Application' and choose the 'Dental Assistant Initial Registration Application'.","title":"Complete the Initial Registration Application","url":null},{"description":"Upload all necessary documents, which include proof of age (minimum 18 years), current CPR certification, a notarized Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and a signed Statement of Understanding of ASBDE Rules and Regulations.","title":"Submit Required Documentation","url":null},{"description":"Follow the instructions within the ASBDE Online Portal to complete the required state and federal background check, as all applicants for licensure must submit to one.","title":"Undergo Background Check","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable initial registration application fee through the ASBDE Online Portal using an approved payment method.","title":"Pay the Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners will review your complete application and required submissions. Upon approval, your Dental Assistant registration will be issued.","title":"Await Board Review and Approval","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:30.938369+00:00","verify_license_url":null}