{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"dental@wyo.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(307) 777-6529","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Failure to upload the specific DANB or Board-approved course certificates will halt the application process.","title":"Missing Training Certificates"},{"description":"Applications cannot be processed without clear proof of citizenship or legal residency status.","title":"Incomplete Lawful Presence Documentation"},{"description":"Selecting the wrong permit type (e.g., applying for a Hygienist license instead of a DA permit) in the portal requires administrative correction.","title":"Incorrect Permit Selection"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:12:17.584906+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure your current dental assistant permits or training from another state meet Wyoming's standards (specifically DANB RHS for radiography).","title":"Verify Out-of-State Credentials","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If your training was not through DANB, you may need to provide a course syllabus or outline to prove it was 'Board-approved' or equivalent.","title":"Obtain Course Syllabi","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Wyoming does not have a separate endorsement application for dental assistants; use the standard permit application in the portal.","title":"Apply via Standard Portal","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":"https://www.danb.org/","faqs":[{"answer":"No, Wyoming does not issue a general 'Dental Assistant License.' However, it issues permits for specific duties: Radiography and Pit & Fissure Sealants.","question":"Does Wyoming license dental assistants?"},{"answer":"The application fee for the Radiography/Pit & Fissure Sealant permit is $50.","question":"What is the fee for a Dental Assistant permit?"},{"answer":"Yes. Dental assistants with permits must complete 10 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain their permits.","question":"Are there continuing education (CE) requirements?"},{"answer":"Permits are renewed biennially through the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners online portal (Thentia).","question":"How do I renew my permit?"},{"answer":"No. You must be 'qualified' by passing the DANB RHS exam or a Board-approved course and obtaining the permit from the Board.","question":"Can I take X-rays without a permit in Wyoming?"}],"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":50.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","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":"Proof of passing the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety exam.","name":"DANB RHS Certificate","url":"https://www.danb.org/","url_label":"DANB Website"},{"description":"Certificate of completion from a Board-approved course in pit and fissure sealants (if applying for this permit).","name":"Pit and Fissure Sealant Course Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of a government-issued ID (e.g., Driver's License, Passport) or other documentation proving legal presence in the U.S.","name":"Proof of Lawful Presence","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"wyoming-da","state_name":"Wyoming","state_slug":"wyoming","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Before applying, you must complete a Board-approved course in dental radiography and/or pit and fissure sealants, or pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam.","title":"Complete Required Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register for an account on the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners online licensing portal (Thentia).","title":"Create a Portal Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Log in to the portal and select the 'Dental Assistant Radiography/Pit & Fissure Sealant' application. Fill out all required personal and professional information.","title":"Submit Permit Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Upload digital copies of your training certificates (DANB RHS or Board-approved course certificates) and proof of lawful presence.","title":"Upload Supporting Documentation","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable application fee (typically $50) through the online portal using a credit or debit card.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The Board will review your application and certificates. You will be notified via email once your permit is approved and issued.","title":"Wait for Board Review","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-31T08:05:11.309517+00:00","verify_license_url":null}