Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Alaska means applying through the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Alaska licensing and credentialing for you.
Official AK boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Alaska
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, exam results (INBDE + a clinical exam), current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Alaska issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Alaska Board of Dental Examiners
The AK board sets Alaska's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$1,050
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~60 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Alaska dental license
Once you're licensed, the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- Expires February 28 of odd-numbered years (current period March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2027); no grace period. The division mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration
- Renewal fee
- $450 full-term biennial renewal ($225 prorated for licenses first issued in the second year of the period)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 32 contact hours every 2 years, plus current CPR
- 2 hours pain management and opioid use and addiction (if you hold a DEA registration)
- Current CPR certification meeting 12 AAC 28.920 (up to 4 CPR hours count toward CE)
- Practice management/risk management courses capped at 3 hours per period
- No more than 8 internet CE hours in any 24-hour period
- How to renew
- Submit the Dental License Renewal application (form 08-4132) with the fee to the Board of Dental Examiners by mail; faxed or emailed applications are not accepted
- NoteFirst renewal: one-half of the CE hours for each complete year licensed; licenses issued in the second year of the period need no CE that first time (CPR still required)
- NoteSedation and general anesthesia permits renew separately (forms 08-4780 / 08-4781)
- NoteDentists with a DEA number must be registered with the Alaska controlled substance prescription database (PDMP)
- NoteA license not renewed by the deadline lapses; it can be reinstated within 2 years with proof of continued competence, all unpaid renewal fees and any penalty fee
- NoteAllow 4-6 weeks for processing; the renewed certificate is printable from the MY LICENSE self-service portal
- NoteRandom CE audits; keep CE records at least 4 years
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesAlaska Dental License Renewal application, form 08-4132 (March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2027)Alaska Statutes and Regulations: Dentists and Dental Hygienists (AS 08.36.250; 12 AAC 28.400-28.420)
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Alaska
A Alaska license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Alaska license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Alaska license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each dental plan (and any medical plan you'll bill) that you want to join in Alaska. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Alaska Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Alaska licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Alaska license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Alaska application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Alaska dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Alaska?
Most Alaska dentist applications take about 60 days once the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses dentists in Alaska?
Dentists in Alaska are licensed by the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Alaska dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Alaska dentist application fee is around $1,050. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Alaska dental license?
In Alaska, renewals are filed with the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners. How to renew: Submit the Dental License Renewal application (form 08-4132) with the fee to the Board of Dental Examiners by mail; faxed or emailed applications are not accepted. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires February 28 of odd-numbered years (current period March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2027); no grace period. The division mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration. Renewal fee: $450 full-term biennial renewal ($225 prorated for licenses first issued in the second year of the period). Continuing education: 32 contact hours every 2 years, plus current CPR. Required topics include 2 hours pain management and opioid use and addiction (if you hold a DEA registration); Current CPR certification meeting 12 AAC 28.920 (up to 4 CPR hours count toward CE); Practice management/risk management courses capped at 3 hours per period; No more than 8 internet CE hours in any 24-hour period. This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CE hours do I need to renew a dental license in Alaska?
32 CE hours. The Alaska Board of Dental Examiners publishes the requirement as: 32 contact hours every 2 years, plus current CPR. Required topics include 2 hours pain management and opioid use and addiction (if you hold a DEA registration); Current CPR certification meeting 12 AAC 28.920 (up to 4 CPR hours count toward CE); Practice management/risk management courses capped at 3 hours per period; No more than 8 internet CE hours in any 24-hour period. Last verified October 3, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CE hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a Alaska dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Alaska?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Alaska that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Alaska Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Alaska license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Alaska — including by telehealth — you typically need a Alaska license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Alaska dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Alaska license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Alaska application and payer enrollment end to end.