{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"contact@ncdentalboard.org","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(919) 678-8223","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Working without a valid NC-recognized radiology certificate is a violation. Ensure you have the certificate before taking X-rays.","title":"Missing Radiology Credentials"},{"description":"The 3,000 hours must be accrued within the preceding five years. 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There is no direct reciprocity.","title":"Verify Out-of-State Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you have completed a radiology course in another state (min. 7 hours didactic/7 hours clinical), you may request to take the NC radiology equivalency exam at a board-approved school.","title":"Challenge Radiology Exam","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Ensure you complete the 3-hour infection control and 3-hour emergency courses if they were not part of your previous training.","title":"Complete NC-Specific Courses","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":"https://www.danb.org/exams","faqs":[{"answer":"No. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners does not license, certify, or register dental assistants. Classification is handled by the employer.","question":"Does North Carolina license dental assistants?"},{"answer":"You can qualify by graduating from a CODA-accredited program, passing the DANB CDA exam, or completing 3,000 hours of experience plus specific board-approved courses in radiology, infection control, and emergencies.","question":"How do I become a Dental Assistant II (DA II)?"},{"answer":"Yes, provided you have successfully completed a board-approved radiology course or are a DANB Certified Dental Assistant.","question":"Can I take X-rays as a Dental Assistant I?"},{"answer":"No. Since there is no state license or registration, there are no annual renewal fees or board-mandated continuing education for DAs.","question":"Is there an annual renewal fee for dental assistants?"},{"answer":"An assistant with at least two years (3,000 hours) of experience who is currently completing the required courses to become a full DA II.","question":"What is a 'DA II in Training'?"}],"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":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from a board-approved provider.","name":"CPR Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of completion of a board-approved radiology course or DANB CDA certification.","name":"Radiology Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Certificate for a 3-hour course in sterilization and infection control (required for DA II).","name":"Infection Control Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Certificate for a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies (required for DA II).","name":"Dental Emergencies Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Documentation of 3,000 hours (approx. 2 years) of chairside experience if qualifying for DA II via the experience path.","name":"Employment Verification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"north-carolina-da","state_name":"North Carolina","state_slug":"north-carolina","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Identify if you qualify as a Dental Assistant I (DA I) or Dental Assistant II (DA II). North Carolina does not license or certify assistants; classification is based on your education and experience.","title":"Determine Classification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"All dental assistants must hold a current CPR certification. To perform DA II functions, you must also complete a 3-hour course in sterilization/infection control and a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies.","title":"Complete Mandatory Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"To legally take X-rays, you must either graduate from a CODA-accredited program, be a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), or complete a board-approved 14-hour radiology course (7 hours didactic, 7 hours clinical).","title":"Obtain Radiology Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"To perform expanded functions, you must meet DA II criteria: graduate from a CODA-accredited program, complete one year of hygiene school, become a DANB CDA, or complete 3,000 hours of experience plus required courses.","title":"Pursue DA II Status (Optional)","url":"https://www.danb.org/exams","url_label":"Register for DANB Exams"},{"description":"To monitor nitrous oxide or perform coronal polishing, you must complete specific 7-hour board-approved courses for each function.","title":"Complete Expanded Function Courses","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Present all certificates (CPR, Radiology, DANB, etc.) to your employer. The supervising dentist is responsible for verifying your credentials and maintaining records in the office.","title":"Employer Verification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-31T08:53:15.437270+00:00","verify_license_url":null}