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Permits Available

General anesthesia, deep sedation (DDS) permit must be renewed at time of license renewal.
Moderate parenteral or enteral sedation (DDS) must be renewed at time of license renewal.
Dermal fillers or botulinum toxin (DDS) must be renewed at time of license renewal.
Nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia (DDS, RDH or RDA) permit need not be renewed
Local anesthesia (RDH) must be renewed at time of license renewal
R estorative functions (RDH or RDA) must be renewed at time of license renewal
Anesthesia assistant (RDH or RDA) must be renewed at time of license renewal

North Dakota provides a pathway to licensure for members of the military and their spouses. Military applicants use the application form for the type of license they are seeking (e.g., dentist, hygienist, assistant), and indicate that they are a military member or military spouse in the appropriate place on that application form.
Military applicants must submit the doucmetnation outlined by law, including proof they are currently on active duty and that North Dakota is their duty station, and for spouses of military members--proof of marital status. Please thoroughly review the following laws: NDCC ch. 43-51: specifically NDCC 43-51-01(2)(5)(6) and 43-51-11.1.

The ND Medical Reserve Corps is a statewide volunteer program that provides medical and non-medical professionals with opportunities to support their communities during public health emergencies, disasters, and planned events. Volunteers also have access to valuable emergency preparedness training and exercises throughout the year. Interested dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants can learn about the program and consider volunteering their expertise when it is needed most. The ND Medical Reserve Corps registration and information page can be found here:

North Dakota Medical Reserve Corps Information and Registration