Description
Undertakes to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity and adjacent structures. Supervises individuals in the care of the mouth and instruct them in the ways to prevent dental disease. Most practice general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, or periodontics. Some dentists teach in dental schools, do research, conduct dental programs, or serve as military commissioned officers.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 317-A:7; Administrative Rules Chapter Den 100 - 500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
2 Industrial Park Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-8520 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-4561 |
| fax |
(603) 271-6702 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/dental |
| contact person |
Raymond J. Jarvis, DMD or Marat Morrill |
| e-mail |
dentalboard@nhsa.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- High school graduate
- Three or four years of college
- Graduate of a school of dentistry (four years) accredited by the American Dental Association
- A permit and an application fee are required to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, and conscious sedation
Examination
- Must pass national and regional examinations acceptable to the Board, unless credentials qualify applicant for licensure
Continuing Education
- Forty continuing education units (CEUs) every two years, with 30 CEUs in clinical dental care subjects, including successful completion of a basic life support course
Fees
| Application |
$175.00 |
| Biennial registration |
$300.00 |
| Inactive registration (biennial) |
$135.00 |
| Application to administer general anesthesia and sedation |
$10.00 |
Reciprocity: Endorsement certification shall be considered for each applicant who holds a current, unsuspended, unrestricted, license and registration certificate to practice dentistry who deposits with the Board the required credentials if, for the three years immediately prior to submitting the application, the applicant: (1) has practiced clinical dentistry in one or more states; or (2) has been in dental specialty training; or (3) has been in active military dental service; or (4) has been in any combination thereof
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 881
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 29-1021.00 Dentist; 29-1023.00 Orthodontist; 29-1024.00 Prosthodontist
Related Training: Dentistry; Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
Further Information*
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL 60611-2678
phone: (312) 440-2500
web: <www.ada.org>
North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners
8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 900
Silver Spring MD 20910
phone: (301) 563-3300
web: <www.nerb.org>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
