Specific dental and dental hygiene licensure requirements vary among jurisdictions, but all jurisdictions have three basic requirements: an educational requirement, a written examination requirement and a clinical examination requirement.
Before you can apply to take any of the examinations, you must obtain a DENTPIN®. For more information on DENTPIN, click here.
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE)
The JCNDE is the agency responsible for the development and administration of the National Board Dental Examinations. This 15-member Commission includes representatives of dental schools, dental practice, state dental examining boards, dental hygiene, dental students, and the public.
The documents below are available to download and provide a source of information for members and communities of interest.
JCNDE e-Newsletter
Contact Information
The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 600
Chicago , Illinois 60611-2678
800-232-1694 |
