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Licensing & Exams

Need to renew your DDS license or request a duplicate?
Make changes at the Dental Board of California, dbc.ca.gov.

Dental License Exam Information, Schedule and Fees

Western Regional Examining Board (WREB)
A national dental- and dental-hygiene testing agency.

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Exam Information and Schedule

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Exam Information and Schedule

Committee on Dental Auxiliaries (COMDA)
Advises the Dental Board of California about dental assisting and dental hygiene issues and oversees examination and licensure of allied oral health professionals.

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Administers national certification of dental assistants leading to Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) licensure. This license is not recognized in California.

Frequently Asked Questions
On Jan. 1, 2006, the Dental Board of California (DBC) changed requirements for providing and obtaining continuing education units or dental licensees. Here’s a list of FAQs.