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License Description California dentists. Fees: Application: $400-$800 (This does not include initial licensing fee, which will be assessed upon approval of application.) Fingerprint processing: $49 Renewal: $650 Experience Requirement:: Must have graduated from a Board-approved or CODA accredited Dental School, completed a CODA approved advanced residency program in addition to having graduated from a Board-approved or CODA accredited school, or satisfy clinical experience requirements and holding a current active license in another state or US territory. Average Time to Process Application: 4-6 weeks. Online Update of license status: 48 hours and Arrival of pocket license: 2-3 weeks . Mail Update of license status: 6-8 weeks and Arrival of pocket license: 6-8 additional weeks. Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Comments:California offers five pathways to licensure as a dentist each with different requirements. Completion of the ADEX and WREB clinical examinations, completion of a General Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentistry and completion of clinical practice hours in another state or US territory. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 1628-1628.5, 1632, 1634.1 & 1635.5. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 1, Article 6, Section 1021, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 1028.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Dental Board of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263 2300
dentalboard@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 05/22/2024

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