The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners presents this information as a service to the public...
Board Mission
To provide professional, courteous service and information to the dental profession and the general public through the examination, licensure and complaint adjudication and enforcement processes; to protect the oral health, safety and welfare of Arizona citizens through a fair and impartial system.
What We Do
The Board examines and licenses individuals who provide dental services. The Board also accepts complaints against licensed and unlicensed individuals, investigates allegations, and takes disciplinary actions for violations of law. The Board oversees approximately 8,400 licensees practicing in the state, and serves all Arizona citizens who receive dental services.
Updates
The Board of Dental Examiners moved to 1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2470, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Phone and FAX numbers remain the same.
Renewal Fee Waiver
Enacted Session Law Sec. 11 State Board of Dental Examiners; renewal fee waiver; delayed repeal.
A. The State Board of Dental Examiners shall provide a one-time waiver from license or certificate renewal fees for dentists, denturists and dental hygienists who are licensed in this state before January 1, 2018.
B. The one-time waiver provided in subsection A of this section is effective for licenses renewing in calendar years 2018, 2019 and 2020.
C. This section is repealed from and after December 31, 2020.
Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program Mandate - The mandate to utilize the PMP went into effect October 16, 2017. Dentists in Arizona are required to access Arizona's CSPMP before prescribing a controlled substance to any patient.
The Ombudsman-Citizens Aide helps citizens to resolve ongoing issues with state agencies. Click here.
Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) - Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes ("A.R.S.") § 41-1033(C), a person may petition the GRRC to request a review of a final Board rule based on the person's belief that the final rules does not meet the requirements prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-1030.
Board Highlights
As of June 30, 2017 the Board has licensed:
4714 Dentists
4476 Dental Hygienists
9 Denturists
370 Business Entities
