{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dental.board@state.mn.us","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Minnesota Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(612) 617-2244","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":"Minnesota 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, Minnesota requires Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) through the state board.","question":"Does Minnesota require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Minnesota.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Minnesota?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Minnesota?"},{"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 Minnesota?"}],"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":"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":"$100","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"minnesota-da","state_name":"Minnesota","state_slug":"minnesota","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or a Board-approved program. Pass the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam and an approved clinical examination (if applicable to your education pathway).","title":"Complete Education and Required Examinations","url":null},{"description":"Successfully complete the Minnesota Board of Dentistry jurisprudence examination. This exam may be administered online through the Minnesota Board of Dentistry's Applicant Portal or an approved external vendor.","title":"Pass Minnesota Jurisprudence Exam","url":null},{"description":"Access the Minnesota Board of Dentistry\u2019s Applicant Portal and create a new account. Begin the online application for Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) licensure, providing all required personal and professional information.","title":"Create Applicant Portal Account & Initiate Application","url":null},{"description":"Upload all necessary documents, such as official transcripts, DANB scores, and clinical exam results, directly through the Applicant Portal. Complete the required background check as instructed within the application process.","title":"Submit Supporting Documentation and Background Check","url":null},{"description":"Submit the required initial application and licensure fees through the Minnesota Board of Dentistry\u2019s Applicant Portal to finalize your application submission.","title":"Pay Application Fees","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:17.776271+00:00","verify_license_url":null}