Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Georgia means applying through the Georgia Board of Dentistry, 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 Georgia licensing and credentialing for you.
Official GA boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Georgia Board of Dentistry websiteHow to get licensed in Georgia
- 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 Georgia Board of Dentistry, 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, Georgia issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Georgia Board of Dentistry
The GA board sets Georgia's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$125
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Georgia Board of Dentistry. 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 Georgia dental license
Once you're licensed, the Georgia Board of Dentistry 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 at the close of December 31 of odd-numbered years; late renewal January 1 - June 30 of the following even year; administratively revoked July 1 if not renewed
- Renewal fee
- $260 biennial renewal (fee schedule effective April 9, 2021) (late fee: $525 biennial late renewal fee; reinstatement $1,675)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 40 hours every 2 years, at least 30 in clinical science
- At least 30 hours clinical science
- 2 hours infection control (from January 1, 2024)
- 1 hour opioid abuse / prescribing practices
- 1 hour legal ethics and professionalism (from January 1, 2022)
- Current CPR certification required for renewal
- How to renew
- Online through the Georgia Board of Dentistry MyLicense eGov portalOpen the renewal portal
- NoteAnesthesia/conscious sedation permits renew separately ($200; late $405)
- NoteInactive status available for dentists ($50)
- NoteRenewal and reinstatement governed by Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 150-3-.05; CE by 150-3-.09; CPR by 150-3-.08
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Georgia Board of Dentistry. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesGeorgia Board of Dentistry - Dental FAQsGa. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 150-3 (Dental Licensure)Georgia Board of Dentistry - Fee ScheduleGeorgia Board of Dentistry - Online Services
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Georgia
A Georgia 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 Georgia license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Georgia 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 Georgia. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Georgia 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 Georgia licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Georgia license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Georgia Board of Dentistry. 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 Georgia application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Georgia dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Georgia?
Most Georgia dentist applications take about 60 days once the Georgia Board of Dentistry 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 Georgia?
Dentists in Georgia are licensed by the Georgia Board of Dentistry, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Georgia dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Georgia dentist application fee is around $125. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Georgia Board of Dentistry before you apply.
How do I renew my Georgia dental license?
In Georgia, renewals are filed with the Georgia Board of Dentistry. How to renew: Online through the Georgia Board of Dentistry MyLicense eGov portal. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires at the close of December 31 of odd-numbered years; late renewal January 1 - June 30 of the following even year; administratively revoked July 1 if not renewed. Renewal fee: $260 biennial renewal (fee schedule effective April 9, 2021) (late fee: $525 biennial late renewal fee; reinstatement $1,675). Continuing education: 40 hours every 2 years, at least 30 in clinical science. Required topics include At least 30 hours clinical science; 2 hours infection control (from January 1, 2024); 1 hour opioid abuse / prescribing practices; 1 hour legal ethics and professionalism (from January 1, 2022); Current CPR certification required for renewal. 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 Georgia?
40 CE hours. The Georgia Board of Dentistry publishes the requirement as: 40 hours every 2 years, at least 30 in clinical science. Required topics include At least 30 hours clinical science; 2 hours infection control (from January 1, 2024); 1 hour opioid abuse / prescribing practices; 1 hour legal ethics and professionalism (from January 1, 2022); Current CPR certification required for renewal. 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 Georgia dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Georgia Board of Dentistry's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Georgia?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Georgia 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 — Georgia Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Georgia license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Georgia — including by telehealth — you typically need a Georgia license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Georgia dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Georgia 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 Georgia application and payer enrollment end to end.