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The Process

Dentists

Every person who desires to practice dentistry in Kansas must submit a written application, and submit proof that the applicant is at least 21 years of age, of good moral character and a graduate of a dental school or college approved by the board. The application form will be furnished by the board and verified by the oath of the applicant and shall be accompanied by the required fee and a recent unmounted, autographed photograph of the applicant. 

• Dentist Renewal Information
• Dentist Re-Examination Requirements
• Dentist Applications and Forms

Every person who desires to practice dental hygiene in Kansas must submit a written application, and submit proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age, of good moral character and a graduate of a school approved by the board for dental hygienists. The application form will be furnished by the board and verified by the oath of the applicant and shall be accompanied by the required fee and a recent unmounted, autographed photograph of the applicant.

• Dental Hygienist Renewal Information
• Dental Hygienist Re-Examination Requirements
• Dental Hygienist Applications and Forms

Foreign-trained graduates who desire to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in Kansas must submit proof of graduation from a dental school or dental hygiene school approved by the board in the United States, Puerto Rico, or Canada, which would allow him/her to practice general dentistry or dental hygiene. The applicant must have passed both the National Board Examination and a clinical examination. The Kansas Dental Board accepts clinical scores from the following testing agencies: Central Regional Dental Testing Serves (CRDTS), Western Regional Examining Board (WREB), North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners (NERB), Southern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA), American Board of Dental Examiners ADEX exam (ADLEX for dentistry and ADHLEX for Hygienists) or any other state dental board's clinical examination. 

For further information regarding dental or dental hygiene schools that offer additional education to foreign-trained dentists or dental hygienists, refer to the American Dental Association's web site at www.ada.org/prac/careers/non-us.html.

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Fees
 

Fees fixed by the Board	Fees
Examination fee for dental applicants	$200
Prorated fee for dental applicants	varies
Examination fee for dental specialty applicants	$200
Biennial license renewal fee for dentists	$300
Qualifications fee - dentist or dental hygienist	$300
Wall certificate fee - dentist or dental hygienist	$25
Duplicate wall certificate fee - dentist or dental hygienist	$25
Examination fee for dental hygienist applicants	$100
Prorated fee for dental hygienist applicants	varies
Biennial license fee for dental hygienists	$150
Reinstatement of a revoked license - not more than	$2,000

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