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Specialty Licensure

​​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 li​cense 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.​