California dentists. Fees: Application: $400-$800 (This does not include initial licensing fee, which will be assessed upon approval of application.) Fingerprint processing: $49 Renewal: $650 Experience Requirement:: Must have graduated from a Board-approved or CODA accredited Dental School, completed a CODA approved advanced residency program in addition to having graduated from a Board-approved or CODA accredited school, or satisfy clinical experience requirements and holding a current active license in another state or US territory. Average Time to Process Application: 4-6 weeks. Online Update of license status: 48 hours and Arrival of pocket license: 2-3 weeks . Mail Update of license status: 6-8 weeks and Arrival of pocket license: 6-8 additional weeks. Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Comments:California offers five pathways to licensure as a dentist each with different requirements. Completion of the ADEX and WREB clinical examinations, completion of a General Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentistry and completion of clinical practice hours in another state or US territory. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 1628-1628.5, 1632, 1634.1 & 1635.5. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 1, Article 6, Section 1021, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 1028.
