{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dora_dentalboard@state.co.us","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Colorado Dental Board","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"303-894-7800","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_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":"Colorado may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Colorado-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:35.978813+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":null,"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, Colorado does not require state licensure for general dental assistants. However, expanded functions and radiography may require permits or certifications.","question":"Does Colorado require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Colorado.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Colorado?"},{"answer":"Radiography requirements vary \u2014 check with the state board.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Colorado?"},{"answer":"There is no state application fee for general dental assistants in Colorado. 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 Colorado?"}],"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":"N/A - No general license or renewal","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":"Not required in this state.","name":"Radiography Certification","url":null},{"description":"$0","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"colorado-da","state_name":"Colorado","state_slug":"colorado","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Familiarize yourself with the Colorado Dental Board's statutes and rules concerning dental assistants, particularly Rule 1.16 on Expanded Duties. General dental assisting duties do not require a license, but are performed under a dentist's supervision.","title":"Understand Colorado Dental Assistant Regulations","url":null},{"description":"If you plan to perform expanded duties such as radiography, coronal polishing, or pit and fissure sealants, identify the specific training or examination requirements outlined by the Colorado Dental Board. These are qualifications you must possess, not an application process via a portal.","title":"Identify Required Training for Expanded Duties","url":null},{"description":"Successfully complete a course of study approved by the Colorado Dental Board or pass a board-approved examination for each specific expanded duty you intend to perform. These courses are offered by educational institutions or testing bodies, not directly by the board.","title":"Complete Board-Approved Education or Examination","url":null},{"description":"Keep thorough records of all completed board-approved training, certifications, and examinations. Your supervising dentist is responsible for ensuring you meet all requirements for delegated duties, and this documentation may be requested during an audit.","title":"Maintain Documentation of Qualifications","url":null},{"description":"Ensure you always perform duties under the direct supervision of a licensed Colorado dentist, as required by state law. The dentist is ultimately responsible for your delegated functions.","title":"Work Under Direct Supervision","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:35.978813+00:00","verify_license_url":null}