Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What dentists miss in Arizona
- Every applicant must obtain an Arizona fingerprint clearance card before licensure.
- Arizona renews dentist licenses every three years, keyed to the birth month.
- A dentist licensed elsewhere for 25 years can hold a dental consultant license without being licensed to practice in Arizona.
Can a dentist licensed elsewhere get a Arizona license by credentials?
The board may waive exams for a dentist who passed another state's or testing agency's clinical exam more than five years earlier, if that standard is substantially equivalent. Board rules set the minimum active practice hours. The credentials fee can run up to $2,000.
- Licensure by credentials available
Citation: A.R.S. § 32-1240
Which clinical exams does Arizona accept?
Exam applicants need a clinical exam from a state or regional testing agency passed within five years before applying. ADEX lists Arizona as accepting its dental exam.
- ADEX accepted
Does Arizona require a jurisprudence exam?
Every applicant passes the Arizona dental jurisprudence examination; the application carries a $300 jurisprudence exam fee for dentists and $100 for hygienists.
- Jurisprudence or law exam
Is Arizona in the dental compact?
Arizona is not a dental compact member.
- Not a compact member
Does Arizona require a sedation permit?
The statute directs the board to require a permit for general anesthesia and sedation, charge up to $300 for it, and inspect for compliance.
- Separate sedation permit
What hygienists need to know in Arizona
Hygienists have their own credentials route, with a fee of up to $1,000. Giving local anesthesia requires a board local anesthesia certificate based on an accredited course and a testing-agency exam.
- Hygienist licensure by credentials
- Local anesthesia permit for hygienists
Do dental assistants need a Arizona registration?
Assistants who expose radiographs must pass a board-approved exam. Expanded function assistants need an accredited course and board-approved exams, or a current or recent expanded function credential from another state plus proof of experience.
- Assistant or EFDA registration
Does Arizona require fingerprints?
- Fingerprint background check
Does Arizona offer a temporary or restricted dental license?
Restricted permits let dentists licensed elsewhere work without pay for a recognized charitable clinic for up to a year at a time, or treat patients during recognized continuing education.
- Temporary or restricted license available
How often does a Arizona dental license renew?
Dentist licenses renew every third year, 30 days after the birth month, for up to $650. Licensees affirm compliance with the board's continuing education rules.
- Renews every 3 years
Licensing in Arizona?
For a license, we prepare every supporting document and a question-by-question guide, request your verifications, and track it to a decision; you complete, sign and submit the application. License by credentials is $799 per state.