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Orthodontists

Special Requirements

Orthodontists are considered to be specialists in dentistry.

GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Licensure requirements include graduation from an accredited dental school and passage of written and practical examinations.
Completion of a post graduate training program is also required to specialize in a specific area of dentistry such as orthodontics.
Dentists also cannot have a criminal record.

An applicant for dental licensure shall be a graduate and a holder of a diploma or a certificate from a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, which consists of either a pre-doctoral dental education program or at least a 12-month post-doctoral advanced general dentistry program or a post-doctoral dental education program in any other specialty.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

- Completed four years of college before entering dental school.
- Pass the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) in order to enter dental school. When selecting students, schools consider scores earned on the DAT, the applicant’s grade point average in college and the applicant’s interview and recommendations.
- An applicant for dental licensure shall be a graduate and a holder of a diploma from an accredited or approved dental school recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, which usually lasts for 4 academic years following college, and includes classroom instruction and laboratory work in the sciences, anatomy, microbiology, biochemistry and physiology.
- Obtain the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree called Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD.)
- Those who want to teach or work in a specialized area of dentistry must complete a postgraduate training program. Dentists who want to teach or do research usually spend an additional 2 - 5 years in advanced dental training programs operated by dental schools or hospitals.

LICENSE RENEWAL:

Every person holding an active or inactive license or a full-time faculty license shall, on or before March 31, renew his license. Every person holding a teacher's license, temporary resident’s license, a restricted volunteer license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or a temporary permit to practice dentistry or dental hygiene shall, on or before June 30, request renewal of his license.

LICENSURE BY CREDENTIALS:

An applicant for licensure by credentials shall:

1. Be of good moral character and not have committed any act which would constitute a violation of the Code of Virginia;

2. Be a graduate of a dental program, school or college, or dental department of a university or college currently accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

3. Have passed Part I and Part II of the examination given by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations;

4. Have successfully completed a clinical examination that involved live patients;

5. Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in another jurisdiction in the United States and is certified to be in good standing by each jurisdiction in which he currently holds or has held a license; and

6. Have been in continuous clinical practice for five out of the six years immediately preceding application for licensure pursuant to this section. Active patient care in the dental corps of the United States Armed Forces, volunteer practice in a public health clinic, or practice in an intern or 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.

LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT:

An applicant for dental hygiene endorsement licensure shall:

1. Be a graduate or be issued a certificate from an accredited dental hygiene school/program of dental hygiene recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;

2. Be currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in another state, territory, District of Columbia, or possession of the United States, and have clinical, ethical, and legal practice for 24 out of the past 48 months immediately preceding application for licensure;

3. Be certified to be in good standing from each state in which he is currently licensed or has ever held a license;

4. Have successfully completed a clinical licensing examination substantially equivalent to that required by Virginia;

5. Not have failed the clinical examination accepted by the board within the last five years;

6. Be of good moral character;

7. Not have committed any act which would constitute a violation of § 54.1-2706 of the Code of Virginia;

8. Have successfully completed the dental hygiene examination of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations prior to making application to this board; and

9. Attest to having read and understand and to remain current with the laws and the regulations governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in Virginia.

Required Fees:

Renewal fee of an active license	$ 285
Renewal fee of an inactive license	$ 145
Application fee for a temporary resident’s license	$ 60
Annual renewal fee	$ 35
Late renewal of licensure fee	$ 15
Reinstatement fee (after 1 year)	$ 500
Reinstatement fee (revoked)	$ 1000
Reinstatement fee (indefinite suspension)	$ 750
Application fee for licensure by exam	$ 400
Application fee for licensure by credentials	$ 500
Duplicate wall certificate	$ 60
Duplicate license	$ 20
Licensure certification	$ 35
Restricted license	$ 285
Returned check	$ 35
Inspection fee	$ 350

For More Information, Contact:

American Association of Orthodontists
401 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141-7816
Phone: 314.993.1700
Fax: 314.997.1745
http://www.braces.org/
[email protected]

Virginia Board of Dentistry
6603 West Broad St., 5th Fl.
Richmond, VA 23230-1712
Phone: 804.662.9906
TTY: 804.662.7197
Fax: 804.662.7246
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/
[email protected]

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