{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dental.examiners@maine.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Maine Board of Dental Practice","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(207) 624-8620","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":"Maine 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, Maine requires Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) through the state board.","question":"Does Maine require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Maine.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Maine?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Maine?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $271. 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 Maine?"}],"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":271.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"2 to 4 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":"$271","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"maine-da","state_name":"Maine","state_slug":"maine","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Ensure you meet one of Maine's pathways to licensure: either completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program OR 24 months (3500 hours) of full-time clinical dental assisting experience, AND successful completion of the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE) exams. Alternatively, holding a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification fulfills the examination requirement.","title":"Meet Eligibility Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Navigate to the Maine Professional & Financial Regulation Online Services portal and click 'Register a new account' to create your applicant profile, setting up your username and password.","title":"Register for an Account","url":null},{"description":"Log in to the Maine Professional & Financial Regulation Online Services portal, select 'Dental Assistant' as your profession, and initiate a new application, carefully filling out all required sections.","title":"Complete Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Upload all necessary supporting documentation, such as official transcripts from your CODA-accredited program, DANB exam score reports, and employer verification forms, directly through the Maine Professional & Financial Regulation Online Services portal or arrange for official submission where required.","title":"Submit Supporting Documents","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable $20.00 application fee electronically through the Maine Professional & Financial Regulation Online Services portal to finalize your application submission.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"After submitting your complete application and all required documents, the Maine Board of Dental Examiners will review your materials. You may be contacted for additional information if needed.","title":"Await Board Review","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:07.455657+00:00","verify_license_url":null}