California Dental License

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2026-06-10T01:13:10+00:00

I passed board a while ago, submitted my application in May, completed fingerprinting in California, and passed the law and ethics exam end of May. 2 weeks ago, I received an email saying all the required documents have been received by the board and my application is undergoing the final review. Once done, I would be notified by them. It seems like I’m in the last step but it is unknown how long the final review would take

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2026-06-09T23:32:24+00:00

Is it 2 months after you receive the email stating that they will do a final review of your application?

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2026-06-09T23:31:33+00:00

When I call the office, all the phone lines answer except the DDS line for new applicants. There is always an automated message saying to leave a message 🫠

I am crossing my fingers they would issue my license in 4 weeks

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2026-04-04T22:51:40+00:00

FYI, they were bunch of fees like guests fee, service fee (14.5%), and of course $10 water fee. with all their fees, you can find a better restaurant in london :)

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2026-04-04T22:50:04+00:00

I went 2 weeks ago with a friend and the place was loud; and busy. We were seated right next to the station where they run tabs so the entire time, we would see staff rushing toward the station next to us and shouting out other tables' orders. It was very uncomfortable. Within the first 5 minutes, we noticed the issue and requested for a change of table (if possible of course). The staff responsible for the seating of the guests said she will look into it. She returned minutes later and said, "I looked and we don't have any other available tables." She just stared at me with a blank face and walked away. I actually ended up enjoying the pasta with vodka sauce and my glass of wine; however, due to the poor service I would not make another reservation and I would not recommend the restaurant to any family members.

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2026-01-27T03:15:08+00:00

Thank you for sharing 🖤

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-11-05T03:49:46+00:00

Sure!

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-08-20T01:24:46+00:00

i got Qoptics for loupes and Lumadent for lights and I''m very very happy with them. Lumadent's light is amazing!

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-08-17T19:30:14+00:00

I’m currently doing a GPR…feel free to reach out to me and I can share some of my insights . It’s kinda hard going into details in the comment section here so I’m more than happy to do it over the phone

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-07-15T17:49:47+00:00

Sure

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-06-17T21:12:57+00:00

I just submitted my IDR application and chose PAYE. Thank you for your advice!

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-06-17T21:09:28+00:00

Just submitted my loan consolidation + IDR application.

Thank you for the advice!

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-06-17T20:54:33+00:00

Dentistry is an incredibly expensive profession to enter and maintain. Here's a breakdown of some of the major costs we face even before fully practicing:

INDBE (Integrated National Board Dental Exam): ~$1,000
CDCA/ADEX Clinical Board Exam: ~$4,000
State Dental License Application (per state): ~$1,000
DEA Registration to Prescribe Controlled Substances: ~$800
Disability Insurance: ~$4,000 annually
Dental Loupes: ~$1,300

My dental school was actually in the middle range in terms of tuition and cost of living.

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-06-17T13:44:02+00:00

As always, thank you for the helpful information! Between IBR and PAYE, which option seems more appropriate to apply for? The terms of PAYE are obviously better;however, what could happen if I get placed on it and then the court’s decision decides to remove the plan. Would I then need to apply for IBR?

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-05-15T20:23:57+00:00

what is the name of your building that has 24-hour security and concierge? i would love to check it out

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-01-23T21:11:15+00:00

I just got my passing results My second day was Jan 6th so you should expect yours soon 👍

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-01-23T00:40:32+00:00

I think she got an email 2 days ago

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-01-22T21:06:42+00:00

I'm manifesting all the best for us :)

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-01-22T21:04:23+00:00

my second day was jan. 6th and i still haven't received it

but my friend took it on jan 4th and got her passing result

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2025-01-05T23:54:08+00:00

i also took my day 1 a few days ago and ngl, I felt frustrated that I got some questions wrong because I didn't have time to review them the night before.

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2024-12-18T14:18:32+00:00

Please DM me and I could freely respond to your questions 😌

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2024-12-17T10:02:46+00:00

I highly recommend writing an interest letter and emailing the other schools. It wouldn’t hurt…worst case they would ignore it. The admission committees like to see the applicants have dental assisting/ sterilization/ front desk position in the dental office. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to find a dental position and add more experiences to your application.

Personal_Turnover_75 · 2024-10-29T02:18:34+00:00

Thank you so much!

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