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.
How 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.
How Rivon handles Georgialicensing & 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.
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.