{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"info@msbde.ms.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(601) 944-9622","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":"Mississippi may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Mississippi-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:20.435212+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":null,"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, Mississippi does not require state licensure for general dental assistants. However, expanded functions and radiography may require permits or certifications.","question":"Does Mississippi require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Mississippi.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Mississippi?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Mississippi?"},{"answer":"There is no state application fee for general dental assistants in Mississippi. However, DANB CDA exam costs $450, and radiography certifications may have additional fees.","question":"How much does it cost to become a dental assistant in Mississippi?"}],"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":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"No state application","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Annually (Licenses expire June 30th)","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":"$0","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"mississippi-da","state_name":"Mississippi","state_slug":"mississippi","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Visit the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners (MSBDE) 'Dental Assistant Information' page to understand the specific requirements for Basic Dental Assistants, Expanded Duty Dental Assistants, or Dental Radiographers. Ensure you meet all educational and certification criteria, such as a high school diploma/GED, current CPR, and a Board-approved infection control course completed prior to application.","title":"Review Licensing Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Collect all necessary documents, including proof of high school diploma/GED, current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), and the certificate of completion for a Board-approved infection control course. These will need to be uploaded during your online application.","title":"Gather Supporting Documents","url":null},{"description":"Navigate to the MSBDE Online Licensing Application Portal by clicking 'Apply Online' from the MSBDE website. As a new applicant, you must create an account with a unique username and password before proceeding with your application.","title":"Create an Account on the Portal","url":null},{"description":"Log into your new account on the MSBDE Online Licensing Application Portal. Fill out all sections of the application accurately and completely, uploading all required supporting documents as instructed within the portal.","title":"Complete the Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable initial application fee of $50 through the MSBDE Online Licensing Application Portal using a credit or debit card.","title":"Pay the Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"After all sections are completed, documents uploaded, and the fee paid, formally submit your application through the MSBDE Online Licensing Application Portal. You can track your application status by logging back into your account.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:20.435212+00:00","verify_license_url":null}