{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"nsbde@nsbde.nv.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(702) 486-7070","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, Nevada requires Dental Assistant / EFDA through the state board.","question":"Does Nevada require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Nevada.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Nevada?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Nevada?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $200. 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 Nevada?"}],"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":200.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"4 to 6 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":"$200","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"nevada-da","state_name":"Nevada","state_slug":"nevada","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Determine which specific expanded function certification (e.g., Radiology, Coronal Polishing, Restorative Functions) you wish to obtain and review its unique requirements on the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners website, including coursework, experience, and examinations.","title":"Review Expanded Function Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Collect all necessary documents, which may include official transcripts, certificates of completion for approved courses, proof of current CPR certification, and any other specific requirements for your chosen expanded function.","title":"Gather Supporting Documentation","url":null},{"description":"Register for an account on the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners Online Services Portal if you do not already have one. You will need to provide personal information and verify your email address.","title":"Create Online Portal Account","url":null},{"description":"Log in to the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners Online Services Portal, complete the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Application, upload all required supporting documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee for each certification requested.","title":"Complete and Submit Application","url":null},{"description":"After submitting your complete application and all required documentation, the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners will review your submission. You will be notified of the Board's decision regarding your certification.","title":"Board Review and Approval","url":null},{"description":"Upon approval, your Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification will be issued, allowing you to perform the approved procedures in Nevada.","title":"Receive Certification","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:32.528152+00:00","verify_license_url":null}