{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"LARA-BPL@michigan.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Michigan Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"517-335-0918","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, Michigan requires Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) through the state board.","question":"Does Michigan require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Michigan.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Michigan?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Michigan?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $50. 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Fill out all required sections accurately, including personal, educational, and examination history.","title":"Complete the Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Upload all necessary documents through the ACA portal, which include official transcripts verifying graduation from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program and proof of passing the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination.","title":"Submit Required Documentation","url":null},{"description":"After submitting your application, you will receive information on how to schedule and pass the Michigan Board of Dentistry RDA examination, which is a required step for registration.","title":"Pass the Michigan RDA Examination","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable application fee of $50.00 and the Michigan RDA Examination fee of $25.00 through the ACA portal as part of your application.","title":"Pay Application and Examination Fees","url":null},{"description":"Once all requirements are met, documentation is verified, and exam results are processed, the Michigan Board of Dentistry will review your application for final approval and issue your Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) registration.","title":"Await Board Review and Registration","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:13.666163+00:00","verify_license_url":null}