Who makes up the Board of Dentistry?
The State Board of Dentistry is composed of twelve members. Each member is directly appointed by the Governor and serves a four year term. The Board consists of eight dentists, one registered dental hygienist, two public members and one government liaison member. The Board also has a full-time professional office staff. Legal services are provided by the Division of Law under the direction of the Attorney General. The Board meets for a full day, twice a month, at the Division of Consumer Affairs offices in Newark. Top • What information is available from the Board? Consumers can easily: • verify that an individual is currently licensed and in good standing; • get the license number and address of record for a licensee; • read the public meeting minutes and Dental Board newsletter; and • read the laws and regulations covering the practice of dentistry. This information is easily accessible on the Board web site , or by calling the Board office directly at 973-504-6405. Information conce
