{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"DC Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"1-877-672-2174","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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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, District of Columbia requires Licensed Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does District of Columbia require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in District of Columbia.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in District of Columbia?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in District of Columbia?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $190. 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 District of Columbia?"}],"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":190.0,"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":"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":"through IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","name":"Fingerprint background check","url":null},{"description":"$190","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"dc-da","state_name":"District of Columbia","state_slug":"dc","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the DOH Licensure Online Services Portal, complete the online application for Dental Assistant licensure, and pay the required fee.","title":"Create an Account and Apply Online","url":null},{"description":"Schedule and undergo a criminal background check (CBC) through an approved vendor as specified on the DC Health website. Results must be submitted directly to the Board.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":null},{"description":"Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents through the DOH Licensure Online Services Portal. This includes: a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of completion from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (with official transcripts) or current certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), a high school diploma or GED, current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for healthcare providers, and a passport-style photograph.","title":"Submit Required Documentation","url":null},{"description":"Regularly check the status of your application via the DOH Licensure Online Services Portal. Respond promptly to any requests for additional information or clarification from the Board of Dentistry to avoid delays.","title":"Monitor Application Status","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:41.907728+00:00","verify_license_url":null}