{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"doh.elicensing@health.ri.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(401) 222-2828","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, Rhode Island requires Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does Rhode Island require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Rhode Island.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Rhode Island?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Rhode Island?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $25. 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 Rhode Island?"}],"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":25.0,"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":"$25","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"rhode-island-da","state_name":"Rhode Island","state_slug":"rhode-island","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Navigate to the Rhode Island Health Professionals Online System (RIHPOS) portal and register as a new user to create your professional licensing account.","title":"Create an RIHPOS Account","url":null},{"description":"Log into your RIHPOS account, select 'Start a New Application', and choose 'Registered Dental Assistant' as your license type.","title":"Start a New Application","url":null},{"description":"Fill out all required sections of the online application form within RIHPOS, providing personal, educational, and professional history information.","title":"Complete Application Form","url":null},{"description":"Electronically submit copies of your high school diploma or GED, proof of DANB CDA certification or CODA-accredited program completion plus an approved exam, and current CPR or BLS certification through the RIHPOS system.","title":"Upload Required Documentation","url":null},{"description":"Submit the non-refundable initial application fee of $50 using the online payment system available in RIHPOS.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"Review your complete application, submit it electronically via RIHPOS, and regularly monitor its status through your RIHPOS dashboard for updates or requests for additional information.","title":"Submit and Monitor Application","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:55.694172+00:00","verify_license_url":null}