Dentistry
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
WREB, CDCA (formally the NERB), SRTA, CRDTS, CITA.
- National Exam — administered through the ADA
- Dentists: Part I & II released electronically. If you did not request to have the scores released to Utah at the time the exam see the ADA website at https://www.ada.org/en
- Dental Hygienist: The exam is released electronically. If you did not request to have the scores released to Utah at the time the exam was taken see the ADA website at https://www.ada.org/en
- WREB The exam released electronically. If you did not request to have the scores released to Utah at the time the exam was taken see the WREB website at https://wreb.org/ or call 623-209-5400
- CDCA (formally the NERB) The exam released electronically. If you did not request to have the scores released to Utah at the time the exam was taken see the CDCA website at https://www.cdcaexams.org/ or call 301-563-3300
- SRTA: The exam is mailed to the division. To request scores see the SRTA website at https://srta.org/
- CRDTS The exam released electronically. If you did not request to have the scores released to Utah at the time the exam was taken see the CDCA website at https://www.crdts.org/
- CITA The exam is mailed to the division. To request scores see the CITA website at http://www.citaexam.com/
- Local Anesthesia Permit allows for local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
- Minimal Sedation Permit allows for minimal sedation with nitrous oxide and enteral medications
- Moderate Sedation Permit allows for moderate sedation through the use of IV medications
- Deep & General Sedation Permit allows for deep sedation and general anesthesia
For the full definition please see the rule R156-69-301a
Transcripts should be sent directly from the school to DOPL or sealed in an envelope bearing the school’s stamp/seal on the envelope flap. Transcripts can be emailed to b1@utah.gov through a secure clearinghouse.
No. It is considered unprofessional conduct to engage in practice as a dentist or dental hygienist without prominently displaying a copy of the current Utah license.
Dental Assisting is not a licensed profession in the state of Utah.
A licensee is not required to inform the division if they choose to allow the license to expire.
Inactive status is available if the license is active and in good standing. You must apply for this status by application and pay the applicable processing fees. It is important to note that inactive licenses, the license holder must continue to pay renewal fees.
You must have a current license in good standing and have been practicing for five consecutive years immediately preceding the submission of the Utah application.
No. It is considered unprofessional conduct to engage in practice as a dentist or dental hygienist without prominently displaying a copy of the current Utah license.
