{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dental@oplc.nh.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"603-271-2152","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. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.","title":"Application errors"},{"description":"New Hampshire may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"New Hampshire-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:34.459625+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners. The application fee is $50.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"New Hampshire 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":"New Hampshire 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. Completing prints outside New Hampshire can add 2-4 weeks to your processing time.","title":"Complete Fingerprinting and Background Screening","url":null},{"description":"Plan for a processing timeline of about 4 to 8 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, New Hampshire requires Registered Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does New Hampshire require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in New Hampshire.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in New Hampshire?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in New Hampshire?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $50. 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 New Hampshire?"}],"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":50.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"4 to 8 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":"$50","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"new-hampshire-da","state_name":"New Hampshire","state_slug":"new-hampshire","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Ensure you meet the state's requirements for an EFDA license, which include either graduation from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or 3,000 hours of clinical dental assisting experience, a current DANB CDA or COA certification, and current healthcare provider BLS/CPR certification.","title":"Meet Eligibility Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Visit the OPLC Online Application System, register for a new account, and then log in to select 'Start a New Application' for an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) license.","title":"Create an Account and Apply Online","url":null},{"description":"Fill out the online application form completely, upload all required supporting documentation such as transcripts, certifications, and BLS/CPR. Pay the non-refundable $125 application fee through the OPLC Online Application System.","title":"Complete and Submit Application","url":null},{"description":"Upon Board approval of your application, schedule and successfully pass the New Hampshire Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Examination. A separate examination fee of $200 will be required for this clinical exam.","title":"Pass the NH EFDA Examination","url":null},{"description":"Once all application requirements, documentation, and examination results are verified and approved by the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners, your EFDA license will be issued and accessible via your OPLC account.","title":"Receive Your License","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:34.459625+00:00","verify_license_url":null}