North Dakota § 43-28-10.1 - Requirements for licensure

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-28-10.1 — Requirements for licensure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 43-28-10.1. Requirements for licensure

The board may grant a license to practice dentistry to an applicant who has met all of the following requirements: 1. The applicant has a doctorate of dental surgery or doctorate of dental medicine degree from an accredited dental school. 2. The applicant has passed the examination administered by the joint commission on national dental examinations or the national dental examining board of Canada. 3. The applicant has passed a clinical competency examination administered by a regional dental testing service approved by the board by rule. 4. The applicant has passed, within one year of making application, a written examination on the laws and rules governing the practice of dentistry in this state. 5. Grounds for denial of the application under section 43-28-18 do not exist. 6. The applicant has met any requirement for licensure established by the board by rule.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-28-10.1

What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-28-10.1 cover?

Section 43-28-10.1 ("Requirements for licensure") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite North Dakota § 43-28-10.1?

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