Dentists
NEW APPLICANTS
 Application to Practice Dentistry [PDF - 77k]
Instructions
Instructions for Application by Exam [PDF - 147k]
(if you are applying for your dental license and you have graduated from dental school within the last five years)
Instructions for Application by Credentials [PDF - 140]
(if you are licensed to practice dentistry in another state and would like to be licensed in Kentucky)
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Reinstatement |
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To apply for a reinstatement of your Kentucky license, use the application and instructions below if your Kentucky license was active within the last five years (if it has been longer than five years, use the application by credentials or exam).
Application to Reinstate KY Dental License [PDF - 78k]
Reinstatement Instructions [PDF - 86k]
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Important Attachments |
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Include this form with your application to practice dentistry or to reinstate your Kentucky dental license:
Continuing Education Listing Sheet [PDF - 115k] (not applicable if applying immediately upon graduation from dental school)
Include this form (and $25 query fee) with your application to practice dentistry or to reinstate your Kentucky dental license if you have held a license in another state:
Application for National Practitioners Databank Report [PDF - 78k]
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International Dentists |
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Requirements for Kentucky dental license applicants who are graduates of a non-CODA accredited program include two years post graduate training in general dentistry at a Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited program.
Requirements for Kentucky licensure:
201 KAR 8:180.
Application to Practice Dentistry [PDF - 77k]
Application Instructions for International Dentists [PDF - 137k]
International dentists who are interested in more information on post graduate training in general dentistry may visit the American Dental Association website at: Advanced Education Programs in General Dentistry.
Also at the ADA website: Advanced Education Opportunities for International Dentists (Appendix C).
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Verification of Licensure |
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VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE
* send written request to the Board office
* include $20 fee
* include name and address where verification
should be mailed
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Charitable Temporary Dental License |
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Pursuant to KRS 313.254, a temporary license may be granted to a dentist or dental hygienist who holds a valid license in another state to provide charitable dental care to indigent populations in Kentucky. Requests for temporary charitable licenses must be sent to both the Kentucky Board of Dentistry and the Kentucky Department for Public Health Oral Health Program within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
The Kentucky Board of Dentistry must receive the request at least 30 days prior to the date of trip and must include:
Upon approval, the Board of Dentistry will provide a letter granting temporary licensure valid up to seven days. The temporary licensee must keep the approval letter with him or her at all times while practicing in Kentucky.
KRS 313.254
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