{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/","board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dental@pr.mo.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Missouri Dental Board","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"573-751-0040","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Applications are frequently delayed or rejected because the applicant submitted a CPR certificate from an online-only course. Ensure your course had an in-person skills assessment.","title":"Online-Only CPR"},{"description":"Failure to use the correct Registration Number (0003) on the MACHS website can prevent the Board from receiving your results.","title":"Incomplete Background Checks"},{"description":"If submitting a paper application, failing to have the affidavit signed in the presence of a notary will result in the application being returned.","title":"Missing Notary"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:24.111445+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Request that the licensing board from your previous state send verification of your dental assistant credentials directly to the Missouri Dental Board.","title":"Verification of Out-of-State License","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the 'Application for Expanded Functions Permits' and indicate you are applying based on out-of-state credentials.","title":"Submit Missouri Application","url":"https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/","url_label":"Apply via MOPRO"},{"description":"Submit documentation of your out-of-state training to ensure it meets Missouri's standards for the specific expanded function.","title":"Provide Training Equivalency","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No. Missouri does not require registration or licensure for entry-level dental assistants performing basic supportive duties under direct supervision.","question":"Do I need a license to work as a basic dental assistant in Missouri?"},{"answer":"Dental assistants with expanded functions permits must complete 16 hours of board-approved CE every five years.","question":"How many continuing education (CE) hours do I need?"},{"answer":"Yes. In Missouri, any dental assistant may legally operate dental X-ray equipment under the supervision of a dentist without a specific state permit.","question":"Can I perform X-rays without a permit?"},{"answer":"Permits are valid for five years and must be renewed through the MOPRO system.","question":"How long is an expanded function permit valid?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/","fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://www.machs.mo.gov","fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":10.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"2 to 4 Weeks","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":"https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/","required_documents":[{"description":"A diploma, certificate of mastery, or letter from an approved course provider showing completion of training and testing.","name":"Proof of Competence","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of a current American Heart Association or equivalent BLS card (must include a hands-on component).","name":"BLS/CPR Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Evidence of passing the Missouri Dental Assisting Skills exam or a copy of your current DANB CDA certification.","name":"MDAS or CDA Proof","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of a birth certificate, passport, or other document verifying legal status in the U.S.","name":"Lawful Presence Document","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A 2x3 inch photograph taken within the last six months.","name":"Passport Photograph","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"missouri-da","state_name":"Missouri","state_slug":"missouri","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Entry-level dental assistants do not require registration. To perform expanded functions, you must first pass the Missouri Dental Assisting Skills (MDAS) exam or hold a current CDA certification from DANB.","title":"Verify Eligibility","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Enroll in and complete a Missouri Dental Board-approved course for the specific expanded function permit you are seeking (e.g., Restorative I, Orthodontics, or Nitrous Oxide Monitoring).","title":"Complete Approved Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Secure a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification. Note that Missouri does not accept online-only CPR courses; a hands-on component is required.","title":"Obtain BLS Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register with the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) using Registration Number 0003 to complete the required background check through IdentoGO.","title":"Register for Fingerprinting","url":"https://www.machs.mo.gov","url_label":"Register for Fingerprints"},{"description":"Create an account on the MOPRO portal and submit your application for an Expanded Functions Permit. You must upload your training certificates and proof of BLS.","title":"Submit Application via MOPRO","url":"https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/","url_label":"Access MOPRO Portal"},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable fee of $10 per expanded function permit through the online portal or by mail if using a paper application.","title":"Pay Permit Fees","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T09:26:58.331153+00:00","verify_license_url":null}