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      What is the Arkansas State Licensing Process?

      This article guides you through the steps of your state licensing if it applies to your state specifically! The RDA process in Arkansas requires one-the-job training through a licensed Arkansas Dentist, and the Dentist must sign the RDA application

      1. Goal: Registered Dental Assistant (Limited functions)
      2. When: After the externship is completed OR after a few months at your first the job, a supervising Dentist must sign your RDA application.
      3. and the Dental Assistant application is signed by the dentist of the externship office
      4. What does the processing look like & when do they get/hear back: 
        • Fill out the application for registration of Dental Assistants.
          • Make sure to have everything filled out via fillable ONLY. Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE) will not accept written applications.
          • Students will select 'On the job training through an Arkansas Licensed Dentist'.
        • How are you getting registered?
          • The dentist from the externship OR job needs to sign off on that application.
        • Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE) will email the student upon approval of the application. This email will contain the Arkansas Jurisprudence Exam that students will need to complete within 30 days of it being emailed or the application will be voided. 

      Any other info:

      Radiology

      Students must have externship doctors (or employers, if need be) sign off on the state application to become licensed to perform radiology once students become an RDA. Radiology education is included in the program; though official licensure will need to be pursued after becoming an RDA.        

       

      Source: DANB