Section 172-53-003 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTSTo obtain a license, an individual must submit a complete application provided by the Department, provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the licensing requirements set out in Neb. Rev. Stats. §§ 38-1118.02 to 38-1118.03, 172 NAC 10, and this chapter.
003.01EXPERIENCE. Submit employment records or a letter from a licensed dentist showing that the applicant has met the required one thousand five hundred hours of experience assisting a dentist; or003.02EDUCATION. Submit an official transcript, sent directly from the issuing institution, verifying graduation from an accredited dental assisting program.003.03EXAMINATION. All applicants must: (A) Demonstrate passage of the Certified Dental Assistant examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board with a passing score as established using the Objective Standard Setting method; and(B) Pass the jurisprudence examination with a score of 75 or above.003.04RECIPROCITY. To obtain a license based on reciprocity, an applicant must submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-129.02, 172 NAC 10, and this chapter.003.05RESIDENCY. All applicants receiving a license pursuant to 172 NAC 53 must submit documentation of establishing residency in Nebraska as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-129.02. Such documentation must be submitted within 90 days of establishment of residency and consist of a rental or lease agreement with the signature of the owner or landlord and the applicant, a deed or title to residential real property with the name of the applicant as an owner, or documents with the name and address of the applicant such as mortgage bills, home utility bills, medical or employee documents or similar documents that show the applicant residing in Nebraska.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 53, § 003
Amended effective 12/23/2020Amended effective 6/2/2024