Dental Rules of North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners - Chapter 16 - Board of Dental Examiners - Subchapter 16A Organization

Sep 29, 2026

Dental Rules of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, Chapter 16, establish regulatory requirements for dental licensure and related board operations. Subchapter 16A defines key terms such as applicant, board, candidate, current license, internship, and unrestricted license, and provides historical authority references. It also describes organization functions and board location details, including office address, telephone number, and operating hours.

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Subchapter 16A Organization

21 NCAC 16A .0101 Definitions

21 NCAC 16A .0103 Organization Functions

21 NCAC 16A .0104 Location

Subchapter 16B Licensure - Dentists

Section .0100 General Provisions

21 NCAC 16B .0101 Examination Required

21 NCAC 16B .0102 No Reciprocal Arrangement

Section .0200 Qualifications

21 NCAC 16B .0201 In General

21 NCAC 16B .0202 Student May Apply

21 NCAC 16B .0203 Transcripts Required

Section .0300 Application for Licensure

21 NCAC 16B .0301 Application for Licensure

DENTAL RULES OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS 2008 CHAPTER 16 – BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS • SUBCHAPTER 16-A ORGANIZATION • SUBCHAPTER 16B –LICENSURE – DENTISTS • SUBCHAPTER 16C – LICENSURE EXAMINATION: DENTAL HYGIENIST • SUBCHAPTER 16D – PROVISIONAL LICENSURE: DENTISTS • SUBCHAPTER 16E – PROVISIONAL LICENSURE: DENTAL HYGIENIST • SUBCHAPTER 16F – PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS • SUBCHAPTER 16G – DENTAL HYGIENISTS • SUBCHAPTER 16H – DENTAL ASSISTANTS • SUBCHAPTER 16I – ANNUAL RENEWAL OF DENTAL HYGIENIST LICENSE • SUBCHAPTER 16J – SANITATION • SUBCHAPTER 16K – DENTAL SCHOOL EXTENSION FACILITIES • SUBCHAPTER 16L – BOARD OF DENTAL ELECTIONS • SUBCHAPTER 16M – FEES PAYABLE • SUBCHAPTER 16N – RULEMAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES • SUBCHAPTER 160 – CONSCIOUS SEDATION • SUBCHAPTER 16P – ADVERTISEMENT OF DENTAL SERVICES • SUBCHAPTER 16Q – GENERAL ANESTHESIA AND SEDATION • SUBCHAPTER 16R – CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: DENTISTS • SUBCHAPTER 16S – IMPAIRED DENTIST PROGRAM • SUBCHAPTER 16T – PATIENT RECORDS • SUBCHAPTER 16U – INVESTIGATIONS • SUBCHAPTER 16V – UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT • SUBCHAPTER 16W – PUBLIC HEATH HYGIENISTS • SUBCHAPTER 16Y – INTERN PERMITTING DENTISTS • SUBCHAPTER 16Z – ELIGIBILITY TO PRACTICE HYGIENE OUTSIDE DIRECT SUPERVISION SUBCHAPTER 16A – ORGANIZATION 21 NCAC 16A .0101 DEFINITIONS As used in this Chapter: (1) "Applicant" means a person applying for any license or permit issued by the Board; (2) "Board" means the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners; (3) "Candidate" means a person who has applied and been accepted for examination to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in North Carolina; (4) "Current license" means a license that is renewed by the licensing board as required; (5) "Internship" means practice in an educational training program. Internship does not mean practice under an intern permit while holding an unrestricted general dental or dental specialty license issued by a state, U.S. territory or the District of Columbia; and (6) "Unrestricted license" means a license which is not under suspension or inactivation, or subject to the terms of a consent order or other disciplinary action imposed by the jurisdiction that issued the license, or limited by supervision or location requirements. History Note: Authority G.S. 90-26; 90-28; 90-29(a); 90-29.3; 90-29.4; 90-29.5; 90-30; 90-37.1; 90- 43; 90-48; 90-224; 90-224.1; 90-226; Eff. September 3, 1976; Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977; Amended Eff. May 1, 1991; May 1, 1989; September 1, 1988; October 1, 1986; Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2003; Amended Eff. January 1, 2004. 21 NCAC 16A .0102 21 NCAC 16A .0103 ORGANIZATION FUNCTIONS History Note: Authority G.S. 90-22 et seq.; 90-26; 90-43; 90-48; 90-221 et. seq.; Eff. September 3, 1976; Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977; Amended Eff. March 1, 1985; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1986. 21 NCAC 16A .0104 LOCATION (a) The Board maintains its offices at 507 Airport Boulevard, Suite 105, Morrisville, N.C. 27560. (b) The Board's telephone number is (919) 678-8223. The Board's offices are open from 8:30 [a.m. to](a.m. to) 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. History Note: Authority G.S. 90-26; 90-43; 90-48; Eff. May 1, 1989; Amended Eff. February 1, 2008; September 1, 2001; May 1, 1991. SUBCHAPTER 16B-LICENSURE DENTISTS SECTION .0100-GENERAL PROVISIONS 21 NCAC 16B .0101 EXAMINATION REQUIRED All persons desiring to practice dentistry in North Carolina are required to pass Board approved, according to these Rules, written and clinical examinations before receiving a license. History Note: Authority G.S. 90-28; 90-30; 90-36; 90-38; 90-48; Eff. September 3, 1976; Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977; Amended Eff. March 1, 2006; May 1, 1991; May 1, 1989; January 1, 1983. 21 NCAC 16B .0102 NO RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENT The Board does not grant any licenses by rec

FAQs

What does the rules document define as an “applicant,” “candidate,” and “board”?

An applicant is a person applying for any license or permit issued by the Board. A candidate is someone accepted for examination to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in North Carolina. The board is the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.

What is required before receiving a license to practice dentistry in North Carolina?

All persons desiring to practice dentistry in North Carolina must pass Board-approved written and clinical examinations according to these Rules.

Does the Board issue dental licenses by reciprocity?

No. The Board does not grant any licenses by reciprocity.

Sep 29, 2026

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