Pennsylvania Expanded Function Dental Assistants
Coordinated through the PA Department of State

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Please VERIFY that you have registered your LEGAL name as it appears on your government-issued ID and that your personal information is CORRECT. Contact the State Board of Dentistry immediately to correct the spelling of your name or update your personal information if you notice any errors.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Only those who have been approved by the Board are permitted to schedule an exam. Applications to take an exam are submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS). Once approved, a notification with instructions on how to schedule an exam will be emailed.

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Contact Pearson to:

  • Schedule, cancel, or reschedule your examination
  • Obtain information regarding your Score Report
  • Obtain information regarding your examination

Contact the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry to:

  • Clarify information about licensure
  • Change your demographic information (e.g., name, email, etc.)
  • Obtain license verification
  • Obtain information regarding your Application for Examination

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Last updated 2026-03-03