Dentist

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

None

Background check

Required

<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 317-A:7; Administrative Rules Chapter Den 100-500</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>A permit and an application fee are required to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation (restricted or unrestricted)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;Must pass national and regional examinations acceptable to the Board, unless credentials qualify applicant for licensure</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;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.</p> <p><strong>Fees</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Application: $200</li> <li>Biennial Registration: $335</li> <li>Inactive Registration (biennial): $145</li> <li>Application to administer general anesthesia and sedation: $35</li> <li>Reinstatement fee for lapsed active dental license: $225</li> <li>Reinstatement fee for lapsed inactive license: $35</li> <li>Duplicate license certificate: $25</li> <li>Duplicate registration certificate: $25</li> <li>Letter of good