{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"info@msbde.ms.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(601) 944-9622","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"The Board strictly requires applications to be typed. Handwritten forms are rejected and returned, causing significant delays.","title":"Handwritten Applications"},{"description":"The Board does not accept personal checks for fees. Use the online portal or submit a certified check/money order to avoid rejection.","title":"Personal Checks"},{"description":"CPR certification must be current and specifically at the BLS level from AHA or Red Cross. Other providers may not be accepted.","title":"Expired or Incorrect CPR"},{"description":"Criminal history record checks can take several weeks. Ensure all personal information is accurate to prevent further delays.","title":"Background Check Processing"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:20.435212+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure your current dental assistant permit or national certification (DANB) is active and in good standing.","title":"Verify Out-of-State License","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Apply for the Mississippi Radiology Permit using the standard application process, providing proof of your existing credentials.","title":"Submit Reciprocity Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Under the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act, you may need to provide proof of Mississippi residency (e.g., utility bill or lease).","title":"Provide Proof of Residency","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":"https://www.danb.org/exams","faqs":[{"answer":"No, Mississippi does not license dental assistants for basic supportive duties. However, you MUST have a state-issued Radiology Permit to expose radiographs (X-rays).","question":"Do I need a license to work as a dental assistant in Mississippi?"},{"answer":"No. You are strictly prohibited from exposing radiographs until you have the physical permit in your possession. Doing so can lead to disciplinary action for both you and your employer.","question":"Can I take X-rays while my permit application is pending?"},{"answer":"No separate permit is issued for assistants. A competent dental auxiliary may monitor nitrous oxide under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist who holds the appropriate sedation permit.","question":"Does Mississippi require a permit for Nitrous Oxide monitoring?"},{"answer":"Radiology permits are renewed biennially (every two years). You must renew online through the Board's portal.","question":"How often must I renew my Radiology Permit?"},{"answer":"It is not mandatory for entry-level work, but holding a DANB CDA allows you to apply for a Radiology Permit without taking additional state-approved seminars.","question":"Is DANB certification required in Mississippi?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"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":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"No state application","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Annually (Licenses expire June 30th)","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Copy of DANB CDA card, official CODA-accredited program transcript, or Board-approved seminar certificate.","name":"Proof of Qualifying Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of a current AHA or Red Cross BLS certification card.","name":"CPR Certification Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"One unmounted color bust photo, not larger than 2.5\" x 2.5\", taken within the last six months.","name":"Passport-Style Photo","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copies of your current driver's license and Social Security card for citizenship verification.","name":"Identification Copies","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required only if applying based on CODA graduation more than 12 months ago; must cover the last five years of employment.","name":"Sworn Employment Statements","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"mississippi-da","state_name":"Mississippi","state_slug":"mississippi","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Determine if you meet the requirements for a Radiology Permit through one of three paths: DANB CDA certification, graduation from a CODA-accredited program, or completion of a Board-approved radiology seminar.","title":"Verify Eligibility","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If not already certified or a CODA graduate, attend and successfully complete a Mississippi Board-approved radiology seminar and exam within 90 days prior to your application.","title":"Complete Required Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Secure a current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.","title":"Obtain CPR Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register for an account on the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners online portal to begin the application process.","title":"Create Online Portal Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the application for a Mississippi Radiology Permit. Note that the Board requires all applications to be typed; handwritten forms will be returned.","title":"Submit Typed Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable $60 application processing fee. Online payments are preferred via the portal; if mailing, use a certified check or money order (no personal checks).","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Consent to a criminal background check as part of the application. The Board will conduct this check on all applicants before issuing a permit.","title":"Complete Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-24T10:10:54.394374+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/licensee-search"}