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 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 approximately 8,400 licensees practicing in the state and serves all Arizona citizens who receive dental services.
Updates
Recognition of Mary DeLaat Williams, Esq.
Mary DeLaat Williams (pictured to the right of Heather Hardy, RDH, Board President) served the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, as its general counsel, from 1994 - 2019. The Board greatly appreciates her time and energy that she put in to serve the Board and the dental profession. She has been a valuable asset for 25 years and will be missed.
Licensure by Universal Recognition
On August 27, 2019, the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners will begin accepting applications for licensure by universal recognition. The universal recognition policy allows Arizona residents to use a current professional or occupational license from another U.S. jurisdiction to qualify for an Arizona license to work. To qualify, an applicant must:
- Prove residency in Arizona
- Be currently licensed for at least one year in another U.S. jurisdiction in the discipline applied for and at the same level of practice as recognized in Arizona;
- Be in good standing in all states where currently or previously licensed;
- Have met all applicable education, work, exam, and/or clinical supervision requirements in the other state where originally licensed;
- Complete a criminal background check when required by law;
- Take and pass any applicable exam on Arizona state law; and
- Pay all applicable fees to the Board.
INITIAL APPLICATION - Online Submission (Once all required fields are completed, a "Click to Sign" button will display at the bottom of your screen).
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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Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) - Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes ("A.R.S.") § 41-1033, any person may file a petition with the GRRC for review of a final rule based on the person's belief that the final rule does not meet the requirements of A.R.S. § 41-1030. A person may also petition the GRRC to request review of an existing agency practice, substantive policy statement, final rule or regulatory requirement that is not specifically authorized by statute pursuant to Title 32 based on the person's belief that the existing agency practice, substantive policy statement, final rule or regulatory licensing requirement is unduly burdensome or is not demonstrated to specifically fulfill a public health, safety or welfare concern.
Board Highlights
As of October 1, 2019 the Board licenses:
5181 Dentists
4834 Dental Hygienists
12 Denturists
371 Business Entities
