{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"IDB@iowa.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Iowa Dental Board","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(515) 281-5157","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":"Iowa may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Iowa-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:59.093287+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the Iowa Dental Board. The application fee is $40.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"Iowa requires official verification of your active out-of-state license. 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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, Iowa requires Registered Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does Iowa require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Iowa.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Iowa?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Iowa?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $40. 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 Iowa?"}],"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":40.0,"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":"$40","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"iowa-da","state_name":"Iowa","state_slug":"iowa","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Navigate to https://ibd.iowa.gov/online-services and click 'New Account Registration' to establish your user profile.","title":"Create an Account on the Iowa Dental Board Online Services Portal","url":null},{"description":"Log in to your newly created account on the Iowa Dental Board Online Services Portal, select 'Initial Application,' and then choose 'Dental Assistant - Initial Registration.'","title":"Start the Initial Registration Application","url":null},{"description":"Fill out all required sections of the application. Upload necessary documentation, including proof of age, any name change documentation, proof of dental assistant course completion or training, and current CPR certification.","title":"Complete the Online Application and Upload Documents","url":null},{"description":"Follow the instructions within the application to provide consent for a criminal history background check and submit any required forms, which may need to be mailed.","title":"Consent to and Complete Criminal History Background Check","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable $50 application fee electronically through the Iowa Dental Board Online Services Portal.","title":"Pay the Required Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"Submit your complete application package. The Iowa Dental Board will review your submission, and you can monitor the status through your Online Services Portal account. Allow 4-6 weeks for processing.","title":"Submit and Await Board Review","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:59.093287+00:00","verify_license_url":null}