{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"doplweb@utah.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Utah Division of Professional Licensing","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(801) 530-6628","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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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":"Utah 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. 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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, Utah requires Licensed Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does Utah require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Utah.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Utah?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Utah?"},{"answer":"State application fees are $55. 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 Utah?"}],"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":55.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"Not Applicable","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Not Applicable","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":"$55","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"utah-da","state_name":"Utah","state_slug":"utah","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"A dental assistant in Utah performs duties as delegated by a supervising licensed dentist, adhering to the scope outlined in the Utah Administrative Code Rule R156-69. There is no state application portal for general dental assistant licensing through the Utah DOPL.","title":"Understand Delegated Duties","url":null},{"description":"The hiring dentist is responsible for ensuring the dental assistant has the necessary skills, training, and competency for the tasks delegated, as no state-mandated license is required for the general dental assistant role.","title":"Meet Dentist's Requirements","url":null},{"description":"For specific expanded functions (e.g., coronal polishing, fluoride application, monitoring nitrous oxide), additional training, education, or certification may be required as specified by the supervising dentist or relevant regulations. However, these are generally not state licenses issued for the dental assistant profession itself.","title":"Consider Expanded Functions (If applicable)","url":null},{"description":"Adhere to the professional and ethical standards established for the dental profession in Utah, as outlined by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) for all dental professionals.","title":"Maintain Professional Standards","url":null},{"description":"Work under the direct or indirect supervision of a dentist who is actively licensed by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). You can verify a dentist's license using the DOPL License Lookup system.","title":"Employment with a Licensed Dentist","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:12:05.738618+00:00","verify_license_url":null}