{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"wvbde@wv.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(304) 558-8260","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":"West Virginia may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"West Virginia-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:12:13.581699+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners. The application fee is $50.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"West Virginia 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":"West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 1 to 2 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, West Virginia requires Registered Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does West Virginia require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in West Virginia.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in West Virginia?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in West Virginia?"},{"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 West Virginia?"}],"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 2 Weeks","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Annually","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":"west-virginia-da","state_name":"West Virginia","state_slug":"west-virginia","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Visit the WV Board of Dental Examiners Online Services Portal and create a new account by clicking 'Register Now' or 'Create an Account'. Complete the registration process, including email verification, to gain access to the application system.","title":"Create an Account","url":null},{"description":"Log in to the WV Board of Dental Examiners Online Services Portal and select the application for 'Dental Assistant Registration'. Fill out all required sections of the application completely and accurately.","title":"Complete Online Application","url":null},{"description":"Upload all necessary documents through the WV Board of Dental Examiners Online Services Portal. This includes proof of being at least 18 years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited dental assisting program OR proof of at least 3 months of continuous employment as a dental assistant, and current CPR certification.","title":"Upload Supporting Documentation","url":null},{"description":"Attest within the WV Board of Dental Examiners Online Services Portal that you have read and understood the Board's rules and statutes relevant to the practice of dental assisting in West Virginia.","title":"Attest to Knowledge of Rules","url":null},{"description":"Submit the required initial registration fee of $30.00 through the WV Board of Dental Examiners Online Services Portal using a credit/debit card or other accepted payment method.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"After submitting your complete application and all required documents and fees via the Online Services Portal, await review and approval from the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners. You will be notified of your registration status upon completion of the review process.","title":"Await Board Review","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:12:13.581699+00:00","verify_license_url":null}