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Do dental professionals have background checks?

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Yes, professionals can add background checks to their profiles, which include a national criminal records check, a Social Security number and address history trace, and a sex offender watch-list check. Background checks are recommended to be completed by the professional annually. Professionals with a current background check on file are denoted by the background check icon:

You can also request a background check from a professional by scrolling to the bottom of their profile:

The CLEAR Background check includes the following:

  • SSN Trace

  • National Criminal Search

  • The following will be allowed:

    • Records with less-than-misdemeanor severity

    • Records when you were under 18

    • Misdemeanor:

      • Deferred / alternative adjudication records

      • Marijuana possession records

      • Vehicles & traffic records

      • Public nuisance records

      • Alcohol & Tobacco

      • Marijuana Possession/Use

      • Driving under the Influence (DUI)

  • Sex Offender Search

  • Global Watchlist Search

  • Terrorist Watchlist Search

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