Dentist

Exam: Third-party exam
Education: Degree
Experience: Experience
Background check: None

Individuals must have graduated from a dental school approved by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission, successfully completed the National Board Dental Examination, and clinical examination, provide a work history, have a state licensen and pay the required fees.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: Third-party exam required
Education: Degree required
Continuing education: Continuing education required
Certification: No mention of certification
Experience: Experience
Background check: No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department: Department of Health
Address: 101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 236-4700
Agency website: http://www.doh.wa.gov
Licence page: http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Dentist.aspx
Last updated: September 9, 2024

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Source and verification

This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Health — see the issuing body section above.

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