{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"info@lsbd.la.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Louisiana State Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(504) 568-6820","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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This must be sent directly to the board from your current state board or its official online verification system before your file can be considered complete.","title":"Provide License Verification","url":null},{"description":"Certificate from CODA-accredited program or documentation of on-the-job training hours.","title":"Provide Proof of Training","url":null},{"description":"Official CDA certification from the Dental Assisting National Board, if applicable.","title":"Provide DANB Certification","url":null},{"description":"Proof of radiography competency/certification required for taking x-rays.","title":"Provide Radiography Certification","url":null},{"description":"Louisiana requires a criminal background check for all applicants. Out-of-state applicants can use IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan OR FD-258 hard card via mail. 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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, Louisiana requires Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) through the state board.","question":"Does Louisiana require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Louisiana.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Louisiana?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Louisiana?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $100. 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 Louisiana?"}],"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":100.0,"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 year","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":"$100","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"louisiana-da","state_name":"Louisiana","state_slug":"louisiana","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Navigate to the LSBD Online Licensure System and click 'Register'. Provide your Social Security Number, date of birth, last name, and email address to create your login credentials.","title":"Create Account","url":null},{"description":"Log in to the LSBD Online Licensure System and complete the Dental Assistant application form, providing all required personal and professional information.","title":"Complete Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Upload all necessary documents, including proof of age (minimum 18 years), official transcripts or training certificates, and current CPR/BLS certification, directly through the LSBD Online Licensure System.","title":"Submit Required Documentation","url":null},{"description":"Successfully complete the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry Jurisprudence Exam. Information on scheduling and taking the exam is available on the LSBD website.","title":"Pass Jurisprudence Exam","url":null},{"description":"Undergo a criminal background check as required by the Board. Follow the instructions provided by the LSBD regarding the specific procedures for obtaining and submitting your background check results.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":null},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable initial application fee of $65.00 through the LSBD Online Licensure System.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:05.440784+00:00","verify_license_url":null}