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Dental Surgery Professional Disclosure

The University of Utah discloses below whether the Dental Surgery program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification. Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Dental Surgery program.

The University of Utah’s DDS Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). CODA accreditation is typically used when verifying if a program meets educational requirements for licensure. 

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Dental Surgery program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

If a state or territory is not listed below, this means that the University of Utah has not yet determined if this program meets educational requirements for licensure in that state or territory. Please email stateauthorization@utah.edu to learn more.

Find a State or Territory:

The University of Utah's Dental Surgery program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories as of the most recently listed update date:

* Additional requirements beyond education may include (but are not limited to) post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing/permit fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, fitness for duty requirements, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of licensure/certification.

Utah

Determination:
meets

Regulated Professions:
Dentist (Class A)
Dentist (Class B, C, D, E)
Dentist Controlled Substance

UT Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Alabama

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

AL Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Alaska

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

AK Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Arizona

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

AZ Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Arkansas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

AR Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

California

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

CA Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Colorado

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

CO Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Connecticut

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

CT Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Delaware*

Determination:
meets

Regulated Professions:
Dentist

*This state may require applicants to have completed additional post-graduation experience before they can be licensed. Please reach out to the state dental board to learn more about this state’s requirements

 

DE Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Florida

Determination:
meets

Regulated Professions:
Dentist
Dental Specialist

FL Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Georgia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Professions:
Dentist

GA Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Hawaii

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

HI Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Idaho

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

ID Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Illinois

Determination:
meets

Regulated Professions:
Dentist (Licensed)
Controlled Substance Dentist

IL Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Indiana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

IN Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Iowa

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

IA Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Kansas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

KS Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Kentucky

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

KY Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Louisiana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

LA Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Maine

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

ME Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Maryland

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

MD Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Massachusetts

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

MA Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Michigan

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

MI Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Minnesota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Professions:
Dentist
Dental Therapist

MN Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Mississippi

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

MS Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Missouri

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

MO Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Montana

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

MT Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Nebraska

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

NE Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Nevada

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

NV Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

New Hampshire

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

NH Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

New Jersey

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

NJ Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

New Mexico

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

NM Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

New York*

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

*This state may require applicants to have completed additional post-graduation experience before they can be licensed. Please reach out to the state dental board to learn more about this state’s requirements

NY Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

North Carolina

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

NC Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

North Dakota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

ND Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Ohio

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

OH Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Oklahoma

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

OK Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Oregon

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

OR Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Pennsylvania

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

PA Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Rhode Island

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

RI Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

South Carolina

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

SC Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

South Dakota

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

SD Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Tennessee

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

TN Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Texas

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

TX Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Vermont

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

VT Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Virginia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

VA Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Washington

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

WA Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

West Virginia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

WV Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Wisconsin

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

WI Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Wyoming

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

WY Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

District of Columbia

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

DC Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Guam

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

GUAM AGENCY WEBSITE

Last Updated 10/17/23

Northern Mariana Islands

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

CNMI Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Puerto Rico

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

DC Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

U.S. Virgin Islands

Determination:
meets

Regulated Profession:
Dentist

VI Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Resources

Commission on Dental Accreditation

The University of Utah's Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) degree program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

NATIONAL BOARD EXAM

The Joint Commission on Dental Examinations (JCNDE) administers several standardized exam to assist state boards in determining qualifications of applicants.

Program Page

The most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's Dental Surgery program will be the program webpage.

Licensure Map

The American Dental Association (ADA) has created a dental licensure map of state requirements.

Resources

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Last Updated: 7/1/24