The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners presents this...
Board Mission
To provide professional, courteous service and information to the dental profession and the general public through the examination, licensure and the 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 over 10,500 licensees practicing in the state and serves all Arizona citizens who receive dental services.
Updates
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 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C. This section is repealed from and after December 31, 2020.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 Prescription Monitoring Program went into effect October 16, 2017. Dentists in Arizona are required to access Arizona's Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring Program before prescribing a controlled substance to any patient.
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Board Highlights
As of October 1, 2021 the Board licenses:
5,464 Dentists - a 5.5% increase from this date a year ago.
5,124 Dental Hygienists - a 5.9% increase from this date a year ago.
12 Denturists - no increase/decrease from this date a year ago.
356 Business Entities - a 4% decrease from this date a year ago.
