{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"board@dentistry.ok.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Oklahoma Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(405) 522-4844","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, Oklahoma requires Dental Assistant Permit through the state board.","question":"Does Oklahoma require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Oklahoma.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Oklahoma?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Oklahoma?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $25. 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A certificate of completion or attestation is typically submitted via the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry Online Licensing Portal.","title":"Complete Jurisprudence Exam","url":null},{"description":"Follow the specific instructions provided within the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry Online Licensing Portal to complete the mandatory OSBI/FBI background check via fingerprinting.","title":"Submit to Background Check","url":null},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable initial application fee of $50 through the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry Online Licensing Portal to finalize your license submission.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:49.715873+00:00","verify_license_url":null}