Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the Board conduct the dental and dental hygiene examinations? Am I required to take the Practical Exam if I am a practicing dentist in another state? I am a foreign-trained dentist. Can I receive a dental license in Delaware? How do I get a letter of good standing or verification sent to […]
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Michael Nies, DDS, President Kent County Andrew Swiatowicz, DDS, Secretary New Castle County Norman Steward, DDS Sussex County Erin Cox O’Leary, DDS New Castle County Anthony Vattilana, DDS New Castle County Carla Rawheiser, RDH New Castle County Joseph Stormer, Public Member Sussex County Mike Cebrick, Public Member Sussex County Lydia Massey, Public Member Kent County
Read MoreUnrestricted Permit
What Does an Unrestricted Permit Allow? An Unrestricted Permit applies only to one office location where anesthesia is administered. The two types of Unrestricted Permits are Individual and Facility. The type of permit selected determines who is allowed to administer anesthesia at that location, as follows: An Unrestricted Permit-Individual allows the dentist to administer conscious […]
Read MoreLicense Renewal
Information About Renewals for All Licenses A few months before the expiration date of your license, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access your online renewal application in DELPROS, our online portal. To complete the online renewal application, you must log in […]
Read MoreExaminations
Examinations Required All applicants, regardless of years of practice, are required to pass the Delaware Practical Board Examination in dentistry or dental hygiene and Delaware Jurisprudence Examination except for dental hygienists applying by reciprocity. Dental hygienists applying by reciprocity are required to pass only the Jurisprudence Examination. For additional information about Dental Hygiene application requirements, […]
Read MoreFee Schedule
Fees for License Applications Application fees and other miscellaneous fees for this profession are listed below. All fees are now securely processed in DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). DELPROS has a shopping cart concept, which conveniently allows you to pay for your applications and services at one time or individually with a credit or […]
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Applications and requests for services (referred to as Service Requests) are processed in DELPROS, our online licensing portal. DELPROS provides you with instructions for submitting the forms required to complete a license application or service request. The submission method depends on the type of form. Some forms you can upload directly to your application or […]
Read MoreRestricted Permit I
Important Information About the Restricted Permit I A Restricted Permit I allows you to induce only conscious sedation by parenteral, enteral, or rectal routes, as well as nitrous oxide inhalation, at a specific location. (This does not prohibit the usual and customary pre-operative oral sedation.) If you hold a Restricted Permit I, you are not […]
Read MoreDentist Community Health License
When to Apply You should only apply for this type of dental licensure if you are a dentist who is contracted to practice at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Delaware or government-operated dental clinics. The Dentist-Community Health license allows you to practice dentistry in Delaware… on individuals served by the FQHC, including during […]
Read MoreRestricted Permit II
Important Information About the Restricted Permit II A Restricted Permit II allows you to induce conscious sedation by nitrous oxide inhalation. If you hold a Restricted Permit II, you are not allowed to induce the following: deep sedation general anesthesia. Before applying for a permit for sedation or anesthesia, it is imperative for you to […]
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