Board of Dentistry

Total public members:                7Method of Appointment:            Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council          Length of Appointment:             3 yearsResidency:                                   DC Residency RequiredPaid board:                                  No (all roles are voluntary) DESCRIPTIONThe Board of Dentistry shall regulate the practices of dentistry and dental hygiene and dental assistants, issue teaching licenses as provided under § 3-120S.08b, and issue certifications to dentists and facilities where dentistry is practiced to permit a dentist to administer general or sedation anesthesia.COMMISSION MEMBERSHIPFive (5) dentists licensed in the DistrictOne (1) dental hygienist licensed in the District1 consumer memberQUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSThe professional members must be licensed to practice in the District. Each professional member shall have been engaged in the practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment. The consumer member shall not be a health professional or in training to become a health professional, and shall not have a household member who is a health professional or is in training to become a health professional.TIME COMMITMENT The Commission has monthly meetings; subcommittees meet as required to complete tasks.If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.