⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Dental Assistant License: Ohio → Pennsylvania

Everything you need to know about transferring your dental assistant license from Ohio to Pennsylvania

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Ohio (OH)	Pennsylvania (PA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $65; exam fee: $65; license fee: $35; renewal fee: $35 annual CDA / $20 biennial EFDA; total initial fees: $100; confidence: high; sources: https://dental.ohio.gov/	application fee: $120; exam fee: Pearson VUE exam fee (separate); renewal fee: $37; total initial fees: $120; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Dentistry/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year for CDA / 2 years for EFDA; CE hours: 12; Fee: $35 annual CDA / $20 biennial EFDA	Period: 2 years (biennial, beginning April 1 of every odd-numbered year); CE hours: 10; Fee: $37

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Pennsylvania accepts out-of-state dental assistant licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Ohio — Period: 1 year for CDA / 2 years for EFDA; CE hours: 12; Fee: $35 annual CDA / $20 biennial EFDA; Pennsylvania — Period: 2 years (biennial, beginning April 1 of every odd-numbered year); CE hours: 10; Fee: $37.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry →
2
Request credential verification from Ohio State Dental Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Ohio board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Board: Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
Website: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Dentistry/
Phone: (717)783-7162

Contact Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Ohio (OH)	Pennsylvania (PA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $65; exam fee: $65; license fee: $35; renewal fee: $35 annual CDA / $20 biennial EFDA; total initial fees: $100; confidence: high; sources: https://dental.ohio.gov/	application fee: $120; exam fee: Pearson VUE exam fee (separate); renewal fee: $37; total initial fees: $120; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Dentistry/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year for CDA / 2 years for EFDA; CE hours: 12; Fee: $35 annual CDA / $20 biennial EFDA	Period: 2 years (biennial, beginning April 1 of every odd-numbered year); CE hours: 10; Fee: $37

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Pennsylvania accepts out-of-state dental assistant licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Ohio — Period: 1 year for CDA / 2 years for EFDA; CE hours: 12; Fee: $35 annual CDA / $20 biennial EFDA; Pennsylvania — Period: 2 years (biennial, beginning April 1 of every odd-numbered year); CE hours: 10; Fee: $37.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry →

Request credential verification from Ohio State Dental Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Ohio board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Dental Assistant License: Ohio → Pennsylvania

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Dental Assistant License: Ohio → Pennsylvania

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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