Dental Assistant in Extended Functions - Registered Fees: Application: $120 Examination: $500 License Fee (included) Renewal Fee: $100 Examination Frequency: Two to four times per year. Exam Locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Experience Requirement: Must be registered dental assistant and have successfully completed the Board approved program in extended functions. Average Time to Process Application: 30 days. Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Special License Requirements: RDA license. Comments: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 1753 and 1758. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 10, Chapter 3.