{"application_form_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofDentalExaminers/ApplicationsForms.aspx","application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofDentalExaminers.aspx","board_email":"license@alaska.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Alaska Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(907) 465-2544","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/DentalStatutes.pdf","common_delays":[{"description":"Applications must be signed in the presence of a notary. Failure to do so will result in the application being returned.","title":"Missing Notarization"},{"description":"The course verification form must include the university or college seal. 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All certificate holders must maintain current CPR.","question":"Are there continuing education (CE) requirements for renewal?"},{"answer":"You must complete a board-approved radiography course and pass the associated exam to reach 'Dental Assistant II' status, though this is a registry status rather than a separate license.","question":"How do I get certified to take X-rays?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofDentalExaminers/ApplicationsForms.aspx","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":60.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"Not Applicable (No State License Required)","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Not Applicable (No State License Required)","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Form #08-4561 for Coronal Polishing or #08-4577 for Restorative Functions.","name":"Notarized Application Form","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofDentalExaminers/ApplicationsForms.aspx","url_label":"Download Application"},{"description":"Verification of course completion with university or college seal (Form #08-4561a or #08-4577a).","name":"Course Verification Form","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofDentalExaminers/ApplicationsForms.aspx","url_label":"Download Verification Form"},{"description":"Copy of the WREB certificate showing successful completion of the restorative portion (for Restorative Functions only).","name":"WREB Exam Results","url":"https://www.wreb.org/","url_label":"WREB Website"},{"description":"Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).","name":"CPR Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A detailed outline of the course content from the sponsor to verify compliance with state regulations.","name":"Course Description/Outline","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"alaska-da","state_name":"Alaska","state_slug":"alaska","statutes_url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/DentalStatutes.pdf","steps":[{"description":"Basic dental assistants in Alaska do not require a license. Determine if you need certification for Coronal Polishing or Restorative Functions.","title":"Determine Certification Level","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofDentalExaminers.aspx","url_label":"View Board Homepage"},{"description":"For Coronal Polishing, complete a board-approved course. For Restorative Functions, complete a CODA-accredited program or board-approved course.","title":"Complete Required Education","url":"https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofDentalExaminers/ApplicationsForms.aspx","url_label":"View Approved Courses"},{"description":"For Restorative Functions, you must pass the WREB restorative examination within the five years immediately preceding your application.","title":"Pass Required Examinations","url":"https://www.wreb.org/","url_label":"Register for WREB"},{"description":"Download and complete the specific application form (Coronal Polishing #08-4561 or Restorative Functions #08-4577). 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