As required by the North Carolina Dental Practice Act, applicants for dental licensure as specified below are required to undergo a fingerprint-based State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history check:

• Applicants seeking licensure by examination (CITA or ADEX).
• Applicants seeking licensure by military endorsement or credentials.
• Applicants seeking reinstatement of a North Carolina license.
• Applicants seeking an intern permit or instructor's license.

If you reside in North Carolina, use LiveScan to obtain and transmit your digital fingerprints electronically to the SBI/FBI. LiveScan is only available to applicants living in North Carolina.

| To access instructions and required forms for LiveScan click here. |

If you reside in another state or country, a fingerprint card and instructions may be mailed directly to you upon request. Fingerprinting must be performed by trained law enforcement personnel; contact your local sheriff or police office for assistance and additional details. Email your mailing address to info@ncdentalboard.org to have fingerprint card and related documents mailed to you.

How the Board analyzes Criminal Background Checks

If you have prior criminal arrests or convictions (misdemeanors and/or felonies) regardless of the age of the arrest or conviction, you must submit the following with your application:

• Original certified court documents for all arrests and convictions (misdemeanors or felonies); and
• A detailed explanation of the events leading to the arrest and any other pertinent details. | Click here for the form. |