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 Mississippi
- A dentist from a state that does not credential Mississippi dentists cannot use the credentials route.
- A credentials license must be renewed within 60 days of issue, so applicants effectively pay twice up front.
- A dentist who ever failed the Mississippi licensure exam can never be licensed by credentials.
Can a dentist licensed elsewhere get a Mississippi license by credentials?
Mississippi considers credentials applications only from dentists and hygienists licensed in states that also credential Mississippi licensees. Applicants need a CODA degree, five years of active practice, no failed Mississippi exam, no failed exam elsewhere in five years and no discipline or pending investigation. The board also cites the state's Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act.
- Licensure by credentials available
- Practice required: 5 years of active practice (at least 90 days a year) before the application; up to 2 residency years count
Citation: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-24; Board Regulation 47
Which clinical exams does Mississippi accept?
The board lists CRDTS+SRTA and CDCA-WREB-CITA as the regional testing agencies. ADEX lists Mississippi as accepting its dental exam.
- ADEX accepted
Does Mississippi require a jurisprudence exam?
Credentials applicants pass the board's jurisprudence exam with at least 75 percent within 90 days of applying; no license issues without it.
- Jurisprudence or law exam
Is Mississippi in the dental compact?
Mississippi is not a dental compact member.
- Not a compact member
Does Mississippi require a sedation permit?
The board issues anesthesia permits, including a Class I permit, and publishes approved courses for advanced anesthesia permits and for the auxiliary staff of Class I permit holders.
- Separate sedation permit
What hygienists need to know in Mississippi
Hygienists may apply by credentials on the same reciprocal-state and five-year terms as dentists. They renew in even-numbered years and complete 20 CE hours per two-year cycle.
- Hygienist licensure by credentials
Do dental assistants need a Mississippi registration?
The board does not license dental assistants, but any assistant who exposes radiographs must first hold a Mississippi Radiology Permit. Assistants may never scale or use ultrasonic instruments.
- No assistant registration
How often does a Mississippi dental license renew?
Dentists renew online every odd-numbered year between September 1 and October 31; licenses not renewed by December 31 are voided. Dentists need 40 CE hours per two-year cycle and hygienists 20.
- Renews every 2 years
- 40 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Mississippi?
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.