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Provisional License or Temporary Permit for Military Members and Military Spouses

Provisional dental license or temporary permit of up to two years for a military member or military spouse under NDCC 43-51-11.1(2).

Licensing authority: North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners · Application information

Military member or spouse provisional license
ND Jurisprudence Examination
Background
The Board may require a statewide and national criminal history record check.
Competency
Demonstrated competency by standards issued by the Board, including experience in the profession at least two of the four years preceding application.
Military Status
The applicant is a military member stationed in North Dakota or the spouse of such a member, with proof such as military orders or a current base ID.
Substantially Met
Licensure requirements under NDCC 43-51-11.1(1) substantially met; the provisional license or permit lasts up to two years while unmet requirements are completed and carries no fee.

Temporary License to Practice Dentistry

Nonrenewable temporary dental license for a period not to exceed one year under NDAC 20-02-01-04.

Licensing authority: North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners · Application information

Temporary license
ND Jurisprudence Examination
Background
Unencumbered license statements from all licensing states, no pending discipline, and a criminal background check if practicing more than ten days.
Board Discretion
The rule allows the Board to require the North Dakota jurisprudence examination; the Board's current application requires it of all temporary license applicants.
Continuing Education
Thirty-two hours of continuing education under NDAC 20-02-01-06 (not required within 24 months of program completion or for current residents).
Education
Diploma from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Eligibility
Active dental license in another jurisdiction, full-time student or resident of a CODA-accredited dental program within the last six months, or a North Dakota dental license held within the previous five years (NDAC 20-02-01-04(1)(c)).
Prior Examinations
Evidence of successful scores from a Board-approved regional clinical examination and national board examination.
Scope
Nonrenewable, not to exceed one year; the Board may restrict scope and practice locations.

Volunteer License to Practice Dentistry

Volunteer dental license under NDCC 43-28-10.2 and NDAC 20-02-01-04.2 for uncompensated primary health services in a Board-approved setting.

Licensing authority: North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners · Application information

Volunteer license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Board application form with proof of current CPR certification, nonrefundable fee, and any practice or disciplinary documentation requested.
Licensure
Formerly licensed in North Dakota, or holding an active license issued by another state whose laws are at least substantially equivalent.
Qualification
One of: practiced three of the five years preceding application; determined by the Board to be sufficiently experienced and qualified with supervision by a responsible dentist; resident of a Board-approved specialty program; or Board determination that the applicant satisfies the criteria of NDCC 43-28-10.1.
Scope
Primary health services without remuneration in a Board-approved setting; renewed annually; may be limited by the Board.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-04-01.

ND Jurisprudence Examination

Provider
North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners
Format
Online open-book examination accessed through the Board's Application Status page
Passing score
The examination closes after a designated number of questions is answered correctly for a passing score
Exam fee
No fee
Examination outline
  • NDCC chapter 43-28 - Dentists
  • NDCC chapter 43-20 - Dental Hygienists and Assistants
  • NDCC chapter 43-28.1 - Dentists' Loan Repayment Program
  • NDCC sections 43-51-11, 43-51-11.1 and 43-51-11.2 - Members of Military and Military Spouses
  • NDCC chapter 43-51.1 - Universal Licensure and Board Operations
  • NDAC chapter 20-01-02 - Definitions
  • NDAC chapter 20-02-01 - Dentists: General Requirements
  • NDAC chapter 20-03-01 - Dental Assistants: Duties
  • NDAC chapter 20-04-01 - Dental Hygienists: Duties
  • NDAC chapter 20-06-01 - Professional Health Program: Administration
  • American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
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