{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"pla2@pla.in.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Indiana Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(317) 234-2054","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":"Indiana may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Indiana-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:57.040059+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":null,"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, Indiana does not require state licensure for general dental assistants. However, expanded functions and radiography may require permits or certifications.","question":"Does Indiana require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Indiana.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Indiana?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Indiana?"},{"answer":"There is no state application fee for general dental assistants in Indiana. 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 Indiana?"}],"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":"indiana-da","state_name":"Indiana","state_slug":"indiana","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Familiarize yourself with the Indiana State Board of Dentistry's regulations. Note that a general Dental Assistant license is not required, but specific certifications are mandated for Expanded Functions Dental Assistants (EFDA) and Dental Radiography.","title":"Understand Indiana's Regulations","url":null},{"description":"Determine if your intended duties require specific certifications, such as the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certificate or the Dental Radiography Certificate. Review the eligibility criteria for each on the Board of Dentistry's website.","title":"Identify Required Certifications","url":null},{"description":"Visit the MyLicense.IN.gov portal, select 'Register a Person Account,' and follow the instructions to set up your personal user ID and password, which will be used for all online applications.","title":"Create a MyLicense.IN.gov Account","url":null},{"description":"Log into your MyLicense.IN.gov account, select the specific application for your desired certification (e.g., 'Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate' or 'Dental Radiography Certificate'), and accurately complete all required sections, including uploading any necessary supporting documents like transcripts or national certification proof.","title":"Complete the Online Application for Certification","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable application fee for your chosen certification through the MyLicense.IN.gov portal using a credit card or electronic check. (Note: These fees are for certifications, as no general DA license exists).","title":"Pay Application Fees","url":null},{"description":"Regularly check your application's status by logging into your MyLicense.IN.gov account and promptly respond to any requests for additional information or documentation from the Indiana State Board of Dentistry.","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":"2026-04-11T20:10:57.040059+00:00","verify_license_url":null}