{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/dentist/","board_email":"","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(808) 586-3000","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Delays can occur if the supervising dentist does not maintain proper records of the mandatory training provided to the assistant.","title":"Employer Training Documentation"},{"description":"Obtaining TB clearance can take several days or weeks depending on the testing facility's schedule.","title":"TB Clearance Processing"},{"description":"Finding an available local CPR/BLS course that fits your schedule may delay your start date.","title":"CPR Course Availability"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:50.918516+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, Hawaii does not currently license or register dental assistants. They are regulated through the supervising dentist's license.","question":"Does Hawaii require a license for dental assistants?"},{"answer":"No. In Hawaii, dental assistants may legally operate dental X-ray equipment under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist without a separate state certificate.","question":"Is a radiography certificate required to take X-rays in Hawaii?"},{"answer":"There are no state-mandated continuing education requirements for dental assistants in Hawaii.","question":"Are there continuing education (CE) requirements for dental assistants?"},{"answer":"Yes, dental assistants may perform supportive procedures like coronal polishing if they have been appropriately trained and are under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.","question":"Can dental assistants perform coronal polishing?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"No state application","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"N/A","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Government-issued ID showing the applicant is at least 18 years old.","name":"Proof of Age","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Evidence of high school graduation or a GED equivalent.","name":"High School Diploma","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Current certification in Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.","name":"CPR/BLS Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Many employers in Hawaii require Tuberculosis (TB) clearance for healthcare workers.","name":"TB Clearance","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"hawaii-da","state_name":"Hawaii","state_slug":"hawaii","statutes_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/dentist/statute_rules/","steps":[{"description":"Ensure you are at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.","title":"Verify Basic Eligibility","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Find a position in a dental office. In Hawaii, dental assistants are trained on-the-job and must work under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.","title":"Secure Employment","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The supervising dentist is required by law (HAR \u00a716-79-69.1) to provide training in sterilization/disinfection, ethics, record keeping, and patient confidentiality.","title":"Complete Mandatory Employer-Led Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete a Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR course from an approved provider as required by the Board's administrative rules for dental personnel.","title":"Obtain CPR Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Familiarize yourself with the allowable and prohibited duties for dental assistants in Hawaii to ensure compliance with state regulations.","title":"Review Scope of Practice","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/dentist/statute_rules/","url_label":"View Statutes and Rules"},{"description":"While not required by the state, you may choose to earn the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for professional advancement.","title":"Optional: Pursue National Certification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T08:43:43.201827+00:00","verify_license_url":null}