{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dph.licensinginfo@ct.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Connecticut Department of Public Health","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"860-509-7603","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":"Connecticut may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Connecticut-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:39.842538+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":null,"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, Connecticut does not require state licensure for general dental assistants. However, expanded functions and radiography may require permits or certifications.","question":"Does Connecticut require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Connecticut.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Connecticut?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Connecticut?"},{"answer":"There is no state application fee for general dental assistants in Connecticut. 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 Connecticut?"}],"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":"Every 2 years","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":"$0","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"connecticut-da","state_name":"Connecticut","state_slug":"connecticut","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Ensure you are at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must also satisfy one of the following: 1) Complete a DPH-approved course in dental radiography (minimum 36 hours classroom and clinical), OR 2) Have at least six months of clinical experience in a dental office and complete a program of study in radiation health and safety and radiographic techniques, attested to by a licensed dentist.","title":"Meet Eligibility Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Navigate to the Connecticut eLicense portal at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/ and create an account if you do not already have one. This is where you will submit your application and supporting documents for Dental Radiographer certification.","title":"Access the eLicense Portal","url":null},{"description":"Log in to your eLicense account, select 'Dental Professions', and then locate the 'Dental Radiographer' application. Fill out all required sections accurately and completely, providing personal, educational, and experience details.","title":"Complete the Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Submit scanned copies of your official high school diploma/GED, proof of age, and either: the official transcript/certificate for your DPH-approved radiography course, OR a completed affidavit signed by a licensed dentist attesting to your training and experience. Applicants holding a current DANB Dental Radiography Certificate are exempt from these specific educational/experience requirements.","title":"Upload Required Documentation","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable application fee of $105 through the eLicense portal using a credit card or electronic check. Your application will not be processed until the fee is received.","title":"Pay the Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"The Connecticut Department of Public Health will review your submitted application and all supporting documentation. You will be notified via the eLicense portal or email regarding the status of your application and any further steps required.","title":"Await Department Review","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:39.842538+00:00","verify_license_url":null}