| License Description |
Dentists diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity and adjacent structures. Supervise individuals in the care of the mouth and instruct them in the ways to prevent dental disease. Most practice general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, or periodontics. Some dentists teach in dental schools, do research, conduct dental programs, or serve as military commissioned officers.
Legislation: NH RSA 317-A:7; Administrative Rules Chapter Den 100-500
Licensure Requirements:
- Graduate of a dental school of general dentistry program of at least two years duration accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and awarded the degree of DMD or DDS
- A permit and an application fee are required to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation (restricted or unrestricted)
Examination: Must pass national and regional examinations acceptable to the Board, unless credentials qualify applicant for licensure
Continuing Education: 40 continuing education units (CEUs) every two years, with 30 CEUs in clinical dental care subjects, including two CEUs in infection control and three CEUs in the area of pain management, addition disorder, or a combination of both, or successful completion of an online exam in these areas. Successful completion of a basic life support course for health care providers (BLS-HCP), which has a hands-on component, is also required.
Fees:
- Application: $200
- Biennial Registration: $335
- Inactive Registration (biennial): $145
- Application to administer general anesthesia and sedation: $35
- Reinstatement fee for lapsed active dental license: $225
- Reinstatement fee for lapsed inactive license: $35
- Duplicate license certificate: $25
- Duplicate registration certificate: $25
- Letter of good standing: $25
Reciprocity: Endorsement certification shall be considered for each applicant who holds a current, unsuspended, unrestricted license to practice dentistry who deposits with the board the required credentials if the applicant has taken and passed the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) examination, or other similar U.S. regional or state board clinical examination for dentists, including a peiodontal/scaling exam; and, for the three years immediately prior to submitting the application, the applicant: (1) has practiced clinical dentistry in one or more states; (2) has been in dental specialty training; (3) has been in active military dental service; or (4) has been in any combination thereof.
revised Jan 2018 |