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Ensure the course meets the requirements outlined in Title 172 NAC 71 of the Nebraska Rules and Regulations for the Board of Dentistry.","title":"Complete a Board-Approved Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Course","url":null},{"description":"Obtain the official 'Dental Assistant - Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification Application' (Form 16-21) from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Dentistry Forms page.","title":"Download the Certification Application Form","url":null},{"description":"Fill out the application form completely and accurately. Attach all required documentation, including official proof of completion from your Board-approved nitrous oxide monitoring course.","title":"Complete Application and Gather Documentation","url":null},{"description":"Include the non-refundable initial certification fee of $25. This fee should be submitted with your completed application.","title":"Prepare Certification Fee","url":null},{"description":"Mail the completed application form, all supporting documents, and the fee to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Licensure Unit, at PO Box 94986, Lincoln, NE 68509-4986.","title":"Mail Application and Fee","url":null},{"description":"Allow time for processing by the Licensure Unit. Once approved, the Board will issue your Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification.","title":"Receive Certification","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:30.440966+00:00","verify_license_url":null}