{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dental@pr.mo.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Missouri Dental Board","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"573-751-0040","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":"Missouri may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Missouri-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:24.111445+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the Missouri Dental Board. The application fee is $10.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"Missouri requires official verification of your active out-of-state license. 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":"Plan for a processing timeline of about 2 to 4 Weeks once your file is complete. If you need to start working immediately, most states do not offer temporary practice authorization during the endorsement process. 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, Missouri requires Expanded Functions Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does Missouri require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Missouri.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Missouri?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Missouri?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $10. 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 Missouri?"}],"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":10.0,"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":"$10","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"missouri-da","state_name":"Missouri","state_slug":"missouri","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Confirm that Missouri does not require general dental assistant licensure. If seeking qualification for advanced functions (such as Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, Restorative I/II, or Local Anesthesia Administration), ensure you meet specific educational, examination, and/or experience criteria outlined by the Missouri Dental Board.","title":"Understand Missouri's Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Navigate to the Missouri Dental Board Application Forms page (https://scm.dpr.mo.gov/dental/apply.asp) and download the specific PDF application form corresponding to the advanced function qualification you are seeking.","title":"Download Application Form","url":null},{"description":"Fill out the downloaded PDF application thoroughly. Collect all necessary supporting documents, which typically include proof of approved course completion, examination results, and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers certification.","title":"Complete Application and Gather Documents","url":null},{"description":"Include a check or money order, made payable to the Missouri Dental Board, for the non-refundable application fee (e.g., $30.00 for Nitrous Oxide Monitoring or Restorative I/II).","title":"Prepare Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"Mail the completed application form, all original or certified copies of supporting documentation, and the application fee to the Missouri Dental Board's mailing address for processing.","title":"Submit Application Packet","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:24.111445+00:00","verify_license_url":null}