{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"New Jersey State Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(973) 504-6405","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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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 Jersey?"}],"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":"1 to 3 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-jersey-da","state_name":"New Jersey","state_slug":"new-jersey","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Navigate to the MyLicense Online Application System for the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.","title":"Access the MyLicense Portal","url":null},{"description":"If you are a new user, create an account using the 'Register a New User' option. Existing users should log in with their credentials.","title":"Create or Log In","url":null},{"description":"Select 'Board of Dentistry' and then 'Dental Assistant Radiologic Technologist (DRT)' from the application options to begin your online registration.","title":"Initiate Application","url":null},{"description":"Fill out all required sections of the application form and upload necessary supporting documentation, such as proof of qualifications (e.g., DANB certifications, CODA-accredited program completion, CPR card).","title":"Complete Application & Upload Documents","url":null},{"description":"Submit the required application fee ($100) and initial registration fee ($75) via the MyLicense portal to complete your submission.","title":"Pay Fees","url":null},{"description":"Regularly check the MyLicense portal for updates on your application status and respond promptly to any requests for additional information from the Board.","title":"Monitor Status","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:36.440137+00:00","verify_license_url":null}