{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dental@wyo.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(307) 777-6529","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":"Wyoming may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Wyoming-specific note"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:12:17.584906+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Apply through the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners. The application fee is $50.","title":"Submit Your Application","url":null},{"description":"Wyoming 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":"Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 4 to 6 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, Wyoming requires Dental Assistant through the state board.","question":"Does Wyoming require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Wyoming.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Wyoming?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Wyoming?"},{"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 Wyoming?"}],"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":"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":"$50","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"wyoming-da","state_name":"Wyoming","state_slug":"wyoming","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) registration. This includes possessing an active CPR certification, completing a board-approved EFDA training program (minimum 60 hours with a clinical component), and passing an EFDA written and clinical examination administered by the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) or the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).","title":"Review Eligibility Requirements","url":null},{"description":"Download and print the 'Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Application' form directly from the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners EFDA Application page. Complete the form accurately and entirely.","title":"Download Application Form","url":null},{"description":"Collect all required supporting documents as specified in the application packet. These typically include a copy of your active CPR certification, an original or certified copy of your EFDA training program certificate, official proof of passing your EFDA examination (WREB or DANB), and a photocopy of your current photo identification.","title":"Gather Supporting Documents","url":null},{"description":"Prepare a payment of $25.00 for the application fee. Ensure the payment method complies with the instructions on the application form (e.g., check or money order made payable to the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners).","title":"Prepare Application Fee","url":null},{"description":"Assemble the completed application form, all supporting documents, and the application fee, and mail the entire package to the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners at the address provided on the application form.","title":"Mail Complete Application","url":null},{"description":"After submission, allow time for the Board to process your application. You can use the Board's online License Lookup tool to verify your registration status once it has been issued.","title":"Monitor Application Status","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:12:17.584906+00:00","verify_license_url":null}