{"application_form_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/dental-examiners/forms-instructions/","application_portal_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/","board_contact_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/about-opr/contact-us/","board_email":"sos.opr@vermont.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Vermont Board of Dental Examiners","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"802-828-2363","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/dental-examiners/statutes-rules-resources/","common_delays":[{"description":"Vermont requires CPR courses to have a hands-on practical component; 100% online courses are not accepted and will delay approval.","title":"Missing Practical CPR Component"},{"description":"Vermont no longer allows a 30-day grace period for registration. 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CDAs must hold current certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).","title":"Determine Registration Level","url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/dental-examiners/forms-instructions/","url_label":"View Application Instructions"},{"description":"Obtain a Healthcare Provider level CPR certification (must include a practical component) and complete a minimum 2-hour course in Emergency Office Procedures.","title":"Complete Required Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register for an account on the Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) Online Services Platform.","title":"Create OPR Online Account","url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/","url_label":"Access Online Services"},{"description":"Log in to the portal, select 'Apply for a New License,' and complete the dental assistant registration form.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/","url_label":"Start Application"},{"description":"Upload your CPR card, Emergency Office Procedures certificate, and DANB certificate (if applying for CDA).","title":"Upload Supporting Documents","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable application fee of $80 via the online portal.","title":"Pay Application Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Processing typically takes 3-5 business days. You must be registered and licensed before you begin working in a dental office.","title":"Wait for Approval","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-10T08:12:27.112134+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/"}