Dentists

To schedule a dental, dental hygiene, or dental assistant examination, please contact the testing site of your choice at least 10 days prior to the exam date.  A proctor fee will be paid directly to the community college testing site.  A PDF of the following list is also available here.

ANKENY: Des Moines Area Community College, Testing Center Bldg. 6, Room 23, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023-8995, Joanne Purtill, jmpurtill@dmacc.edu or ankenytestingcenter@dmacc.edu, 515-964-6595

BETTENDORF: Eastern Iowa Community College, Scott Community College Testing Center, 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722, scctestcenter@eicc.edu, 563-441-4088     

BURLINGTON: Southeastern Community College, 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, successcenter@scciowa.edu, 319-208-5155

CALMAR: Northeast Iowa Community College, Wilder Business Center, Highway 150 South, Box 400, Calmar, IA 52132, Kathy Donovan, donovanka@nicc.edu, 844-642-2338 ext. 1495

CARROLL: DMACC Carrol Campus, Testing Center, 906 N Grant Road #157, Carroll, IA 51401, Holly Hoffman, carrolltestingcenter@dmacc.edu or hlhoffman3@dmacc.edu, 712-792-1755

CEDAR RAPIDS: Kirkwood Community College, 2055 Cedar Hall on the Kirkwood Campus, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W., P.O. Box 2068, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, testcenter@kirkwood.edu, 1-800-332-2055

CENTERVILLE: Indian Hills Community College, Success Center, 721 N. First St., Centerville, IA 52544, Tom Davis, tommy.davis@indianhills.edu, 1-800-670-3641, ext. 2207, or 641-856-2143, ext. 2214

CLINTON: Clinton Community College, Testing Center, 1000 Lincoln Blvd, Clinton, IA  52732, ccctestcenter@eicc.edu, 1-563-244-7090

CORALVILLE:  Kirkwood Regional Test Center at Univ. Iowa, 2301 Oakdale Blvd. Rm. 126, Coralville, IA 52241, test.center.ic@kirkwood.edu, 319-887-3642

COUNCIL BLUFFS: Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Rd., Council Bluffs, IA 51503, Cara Trede, testing@iwcc.edu, phone: 712-325-3277 or 800-432-5852, fax: 712-388-6803.

CRESTON: Southwestern Community College, 1501 West Townline St., Creston, IA 50801, Lisa Shawler, shawler@swcciowa.edu, Casie Klejch (Director) klejch@swcciowa.edu, 1-800-247-4023 ext. 330, or 641-782-1320, fax: 641-782-1320

DES MOINES: DMACC Urban Campus, 1100 7th St, Bldg 1, Room 117, Des Moines, IA  50314, Roberta Morgan, rmmorgan@dmacc.edu, 515-697-7809. Schedule online at uctestingcenter@dmacc.edu

DES MOINES: DMACC Southridge Center, 1111 E Army Post RD, Suite 2004, Room 3A, Des Moines, IA 50315, Jane Rogers, jerogers@dmacc.edu or southridgetestingcenter@dmacc.edu,  515-287-8720.

DUBUQUE/PEOSTA: Northeast Iowa Community College, 700 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001, Russell Bahl, bahlr25104@nicc.edu, 844-642-2338 ext. 3251  

EMMETSBURG: Iowa Lakes Community College, Allied Health, 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, Oscar DeLong, (Director of Library Services) odelong@iowalakes.edu, 800-242-5108, Ext. 5227 or 712-362-7936, Fax: 712-852-2152

FORT DODGE: Iowa Central Community College, 1500 W Agency Road, Amy Moffitt, moffitt_a@iowacentral.edu, 515-574-1044

KEOKUK: Southeastern Community College, 335 Messenger Rd., Keokuk, IA 52632, kktesting@scciowa.edu, Phone: 319-313-1943

MARSHALLTOWN: Iowa Valley Community College, Iowa Valley Education & Training Center, 206 E Church St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Jon Nunez, Jon.Nunez@iavalley.edu, 641-754-1348, Fax: 641-754-1349

MASON CITY: North Iowa Area Community College, Student Learning Center, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401, Leah Wipf, testing.center@niacc.edu, 1-888-466-4222 ext. 4237 or 641-422-4237

MUSCATINE: Muscatine Community College, 152 Colorado ST, Muscatine, IA 52761, mmctestcenter@eicc.edu, Bethany Owens, blowens@eicc.edu, 563-288-6056 (An Eastern Iowa Community College - EICC)

OTTUMWA: Indian Hills Community College, Attn: Testing Center, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501, Chuck Allen, callen@indianhills.edu, 641-683-5142, 641-683-5233

SHELDON: Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 West Park St., Sheldon, IA 51201, Mariah Oliver (Director) moliver@nwicc.edu, Keri Siebrecht, ksiebrecht@nwicc.edu,  1-800-352-4907 or 712-324-5061 ext. 112

SIOUX CITY: Western Iowa Tech Community College, Testing Center, 4647 Stone Ave., Building A, Sioux City, IA 51106, testcenter@witcc.edu, 1-800-352-4649 or 712-274-6443

WATERLOO: Hawkeye Community College, Student Services, Hawkeye Center, 2nd Floor, 1501 E. Orange Rd., P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50701, Marcy Gosse, marcy.gosse@hawkeyecollege.edu, 1-800-670-4769, 319-296-4014.                          

“Practice of dentistry” includes the rendering of professional services in this state as an employee or independent contractor or the rendering of any dental decisions, including diagnosing, treatment planning, determining the appropriateness of proposed dental care, or engaging in acts that constitute the practice of dentistry. The following classes of persons shall also be deemed to be engaged in the practice of dentistry:

1. Persons publicly professing to be dentists, dental surgeons, or skilled in the science of dentistry, or publicly professing to assume the duties incident to the practice of dentistry.
2. Persons who perform examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and attempted correction by any medicine, appliance, surgery, or other appropriate method of any disease, condition, disorder, lesion, injury, deformity, or defect of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area, including teeth, gums, jaws, and associated structures and tissue, which methods by education, background, experience, and expertise are common to the practice of dentistry.
3. Persons who offer to perform, perform, or assist with any phase of any operation incident to tooth whitening, including the instruction or application of tooth whitening materials or procedures at any geographic location. For purposes of this paragraph, “tooth whitening” means any process to whiten or lighten the appearance of human teeth by the application of chemicals, whether or not in conjunction with a light source.

“Conscious sedation” means moderate sedation.

“Deep sedation/general anesthesia” is a controlled state of unconsciousness, produced by a pharmacologic agent, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including inability to independently maintain an airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command.

“Minimal sedation” means a minimally depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological method that retains the patient’s ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond normally to tactile stimulation and verbal command. Although cognitive function and coordination may be modestly impaired, ventilatory and cardiovascular functions are unaffected. A patient whose only response reflex is withdrawal from repeated painful stimuli is not considered to be in a state of minimal sedation.

“Moderate sedation” means a drug-induced depression of consciousness, either by enteral or parenteral means, during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway and spontaneous ventilation is adequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained. Prior to January 1, 2010, moderate sedation was referred to as conscious sedation.

“Nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia” refers to the administration by inhalation of a combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen producing an altered level of consciousness that retains the patient’s ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command.

A permanent dental or dental hygiene license authorizes the holder to practice in the state of Iowa. Requirements for obtaining an Iowa license are found in Iowa Administrative Code 650--Chapter 11.

Note: Students enrolled in a CODA-accredited dental or dental hygiene school are exempt from the requirements for licensure for all activities directly related to the curriculum and activities of the accredited program.

Dentists and dental hygienists enrolled in a residency program in Iowa must hold an active license, or apply for and be issued a resident license before practicing clinically.

Graduates of a CODA-accredited dental or dental hygiene school and who have successfully completed a board-approved clinical examination within the previous five (5) years may apply for a dental or dental hygiene license in Iowa on the basis of examination.

Note: Applicants who have been licensed for one (1) year or longer in another state, district or territory must apply by credentials or verification.

Graduates of a CODA-accredited dental or dental hygiene school and who have a current, valid license in another state that was issued on the basis of clinical examination OR has at least three (3) years of current, active practice in that state may be eligible may apply for license by credentials. 

Note: Applicants who have been licensed for one (1) year or longer in another state, district or territory must apply by credentials or verification.

A dentist or dental hygienist who holds an active license in another state may be eligible for licensure on the basis of verification.  Refer to Iowa Administrative Code 650--Chapter 11 for specific requirements.

Applicants for a permanent dental or dental hygiene license issued on the basis of examination must have successfully completed one of the following clinical examinations:

• Central Regional Dental Testing Service, Inc. (CRDTS)
• Western Regional Examining Board, Inc. (WREB)
• Southern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA)
• Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA)
• Council of Interstate Testing Agencies, Inc. (CITA)
• American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) as administered by CDCA, WREB, SRTA or CITA.

*Beginning in May 2021, the Iowa Dental Board accepts the patient-based and manikin-based clinical examinations.

Information about taking a clinical exam, including the exam schedule and testing procedures, should be obtained directly from the testing agencies.

Remediation Requirements

Please note that applicants who fail the clinical licensing examination two or more times must submit proof of additional formal remedial education that is approved in advance by the Board prior to each subsequent exam attempt. See Iowa Administrative Code 650--Chapter 12 for more information.

DDS/DMD: Dental License on the Basis of Exam:* $200

DDS/DMD: Dental License on the Basis of Credentials or Verification: $550

Fee for Background Check Packet: $46

DDS/DMD: Faculty Permit: $200

MS: Moderate Sedation Permit: $500

GA: General Anesthesia Permit: $500

DDS/DMD: Resident License: $120

Resident License Extension : $40

*Applicants who were issued and held a license in another state for more than 12 months must apply on the basis of credentials or verification.

RDH: Dental Hygiene License on the Basis of Exam:* $200

RDH: Dental Hygiene License Application on the Basis of Credentials or Verification: $550

Fee for Background Check Packet: $46

LA: Local Anesthesia Permit Application: $70

RDH: Faculty Permit: $200

RDH: Resident License: $120

Resident License Extension Application: $40

*Applicants who were issued and held a license in another state for more than 12 months must apply on the basis of credentials or verification.

RDA: Dental Assistant Registration (without Radiography Qualification): $40

QDA: Dental Assistant Registration & Radiography Qualification (combined): $60

QDA or XDA: Dental Radiography Qualification: $40

Effective January 1, 2021, pursuant to HF 2627, individuals whose household adjusted gross income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level may request a waiver of application fees related to an initial application for license or registration.  Please note: The fee waiver does not extend to applications for renewal, reinstatement or reactivation. 

To determine eligibility, you must first identify the number of individuals in your household. Once this is determined, reference the Federal Poverty Level and identify the income that matches the number of individuals in your household. If your household adjusted gross income, as reported on your most recent federal tax return, is less than the identified value, you are eligible for the one-time fee waiver. 

DOCUMENTATION FOR QUALIFICATION OF WAIVER

If you wish to apply for a fee waiver you must attest that your household adjusted gross income does not exceed 200% and agree to submit documentation of one of the following to verify your household income:

1.     If you are married and filed separately, you will need to submit the Federal Tax Return for both your spouse and yourself.

2.     If you were claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return, you will need to submit the Federal Tax Return for the tax filer who claimed you as a dependent.

Questions can be directed to IDB@iowa.gov.  

DDS/DMD: Dental License: $315

DDS/DMD: Faculty Permit: $315

MS: Moderate Sedation Permit: $125

GA: General Anesthesia Permit: $125

Late Fee: September of Renewal Year: $100

Late Fee: October of Renewal Year: $150

RDH: Dental Hygiene License: $150

RDH: Faculty Permit: $315

LA: Local Anesthesia Permit: $25

Late Fee: September of Renewal Year: $100

Late Fee: October of Renewal Year: $150

RDA: Dental Assistant Registration (without Radiography Qualification): $75

QDA: Dental Assistant Registration & Radiography Qualification (combined): $115

QDA or XDA: Dental Radiography Qualification: $40

Late Fee: September of Renewal Year: $20

Late Fee: October of Renewal Year: $40

Reinstatement applications require payment of a reinstatement application fee and one past-due renewal fee.  Additionally, dentists and dental hygienists must submit a background check packet for which the fee is $46.

DDS/DMD: Dental License: $150 + $315 + $46 = $511

RDH: Dental Hygiene License: $100 + $150 + $46 = 316

RDA: Dental Assistant Registration (without Radiography Qualification): $50 + $75 = $125

QDA: Dental Assistant Registration & Radiography Qualification (combined): $50 + $115 = $165

XDA: Dental Radiography Qualification: $40 + $40 = $80

VOLUNTEER

If you will be volunteering dental services at a non-profit and you do not hold an active Iowa dental or dental hygiene license, you may apply for a temporary permit on the basis to volunteer.  There is no fee for this application; though a completed application must be submitted via the Iowa Dental Board online services website. 

EDUCATIONAL or URGENT NEED

Temporary permits on the basis of educational purpose or urgent need may be issued for up to three (3) months at a predetermined location of practice.  Applicants are limited to a maximum of three (3) temporary permits in total.  Thereafter, applicants would be required to apply for a permanent dental or dental hygiene license.

Note: Temporary permits on the basis of educational purpose or urgent need are not intended for individuals who will make application for a permanent dental license.  

Fee for Educational Purpose or Urgent Need: $100