The Kentucky Board of Dentistry recognizes only fields of specialty duly recognized and approved by the American Dental Association.
Initial Application
To apply for licensure as a specialist in Kentucky, you must submit the following application.
To be eligible to apply for licensure as a specialist, you must meet the following requirements with no exceptions:
- Hold an active Kentucky license to practice general dentistry,
or apply for a general dental license concurrently with your application for licensure as a specialist
- Successfully completed a CODA accredited graduate or postgraduate specialty program after your graduation from a dental school.