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Transitioning from a Student Account to a Professional Account

How to switch your student profile to a professional account, what's required for approval, and the benefits of upgrading.

Written by Cloud Dentistry
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Why switch to a Professional account? Upgrading your profile unlocks:

  1. Apply to Jobs — Start connecting with dental offices looking to hire.

  2. Increased Visibility — Allow dental offices to view your profile and check your availability.

  3. Direct Messaging — Engage directly with offices through messaging to discuss opportunities.

  4. Free Continuing Education — Gain access to Cloud Dentistry's free CE courses to further your professional development.

Making this change helps you kickstart your career and maximize the platform's features!

How to Switch

Dental Hygiene Students and Dental Students: Your account will be automatically switched to a professional account once you enter a valid dental license number.

Dental Assisting Students: You will need to manually uncheck the student box. Go to My Public Profile → click the edit icon next to your grad year or "Dental Assisting Student" label → uncheck "I am currently a student."

Requirements for Full Account Approval

To have your student profile approved as a professional, complete all checkboxes under the "Activate your Profile" section on your dashboard. Once finished, allow 24–48 hours for our team to review and approve your account. You'll receive an email once your profile is approved.

Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs):

  • Verified phone number

  • Verified email address

  • License number(s) and state(s)

  • Education and graduation year

  • Photo ID

  • Background check with CLEAR status

  • Profile photo

Dental Assistants (DAs):

  • Verified phone number

  • Verified email address

  • Profile photo

  • Photo ID

  • Minimum of three (3) skills

  • Background check with CLEAR status

  • License number (only if required in your state)

Dentists (DDS):

  • Verified phone number

  • Verified email address

  • License number and state

  • Education and graduation year

  • Malpractice insurance

  • Photo ID

  • Background check with CLEAR status

  • Profile photo

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