The Kentucky Board of Dentistry recognizes only fields of specialty duly recognized and approved by the American Dental Association.
Initial Application
Dentists can apply for licensure online through the Board's Application Portal or by submitting application documents to the Board office. Please use one of the following options to begin the application process:
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.