Dental Assistant / Colorado
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Colorado Dental Assistant License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Assists dentists during procedures, takes X-rays, and manages patient records.

What the Colorado data shows for Dental Assistants

Colorado's path to dental assistant licensure runs through 1,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Colorado folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Colorado, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Colorado handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Dental Assistant · Colorado

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Colorado

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Colorado licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Dental Assistant in Colorado? ▼
Colorado's requirements cover 1000 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $100. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Dental Assistant in Colorado? ▼
Colorado licenses dental assistants who complete its requirements (1000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Colorado licensing board.
Can I transfer my Dental Assistant license to Colorado from another state? ▼
Out-of-state dental assistant credentials get a case-by-case review in Colorado rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Colorado licensing board.
Does Colorado require a background check for Dental Assistant licensing? ▼
Yes, Colorado requires a criminal background check as part of the dental assistant licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Dental Assistant in Colorado is one requirement row in a dental assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Colorado licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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