Licensure by Credentials is the pathway to licensure for an applicants who holds a license in another state, who has passed all parts of the National Board Dental examination given by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, and has successfully completed/passed a clinical competency exam acceptable by the Board as stated in guidance document 60-25.
Review Guidance Document: 60-25 Guidance On Dental Clinical Competency Examination Requirements For Licensure
Every candidate shall:
Have met the educational requirements in 18VAC60-21-200 of the Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry;
Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in another jurisdiction of the United States;
Be certified to be in good standing by each jurisdiction in which a license is currently held or has been held; and
Have been in continuous clinical practice in another jurisdiction of the United States or in federal civil or military service for five out of the six years immediately preceding application for licensure pursuant to this section. Active patient care in another jurisdiction of the United States (i) as a volunteer in a public health clinic, (ii) as an intern, or (iii) in a residency program may be accepted by the board to satisfy this requirement. One year of clinical practice shall consist of a minimum of 600 hours of practice in a calendar year as attested by the applicant. 18VAC60-21-210.B.4.
When a license has not been renewed within one year of the expiration date, or a license has been suspended or revoked, a person may apply to reinstate their license by submission of a reinstatement application.
Applications for reactivation should be mailed to:
Virginia Board of Dentistry Perimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463
Reapply
Applications will remain on file with the board for one year from the date of receipt. If, at the end of one (1) year, a license is not issued, the applicant shall reapply in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.
