Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Hawaii means applying through the Hawaii 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 Hawaii licensing and credentialing for you.
Official HI boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Hawaii
- 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 Hawaii 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, Hawaii issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners
The HI board sets Hawaii's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$448
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~90 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 Hawaii dental license
Once you're licensed, the Hawaii 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 December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: December 31, 2027); renewal window opens in early November (2025 window: November 3 - December 31)
- Renewal fee
- $308 active dentist; $388 with anesthesia privilege; $12 inactive (late fee: Unrenewed licenses are forfeited; restoration within 2 years requires a restoration application and fee ($308 listed for active dentist) plus full CE)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 38 hours per biennium (at least 17 clinical, at least 6 ethics, 1-4 hours BLS); prorated for newer licensees
- At least 17 hours clinical
- At least 6 hours ethics (HRS 448-8.5)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA or American Red Cross: at least 1, not more than 4 hours; hands-on portion in person
- ACLS (and/or PALS for pediatric patients) for dentists administering general anesthesia or moderate sedation
- How to renew
- Online through the DCCA MyPVL portal; hard-copy renewal required for dentists with anesthesia/sedation permits or when changing active/inactive statusOpen the renewal portal
- NoteLicensed Jan 1 - Dec 31 of the first biennium year: 22 hours (9 clinical, 6 ethics, BLS); licensed in the second year: exempt
- NoteAnesthesia/sedation permit holders must renew by hard copy and complete a renewal facility inspection by the deadline
- NoteCE must come from board-approved sponsors (HAR 16-79-142/143); random audit after renewal; keep records 4 years
- NoteVirtual CE waiver applied to the 2024-2025 biennium only; check the board's CE approval chart for 2026-2027
- NoteRestoration possible within 5 years only under HAR 16-79-3.1(b) conditions
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesHawaii Board of DentistryHawaii Dental Renewal FAQs 2024-2025 (rev. 11/4/2025)Hawaii Board of Dentistry General FAQs
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Hawaii
A Hawaii 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 Hawaii license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Hawaii 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 Hawaii. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Hawaii 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 Hawaii licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Hawaii license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Hawaii 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 Hawaii application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Hawaii dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Hawaii?
Most Hawaii dentist applications take about 90 days once the Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Dentists in Hawaii are licensed by the Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Hawaii dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Hawaii dentist application fee is around $448. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Hawaii dental license?
In Hawaii, renewals are filed with the Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners. How to renew: Online through the DCCA MyPVL portal; hard-copy renewal required for dentists with anesthesia/sedation permits or when changing active/inactive status. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: December 31, 2027); renewal window opens in early November (2025 window: November 3 - December 31). Renewal fee: $308 active dentist; $388 with anesthesia privilege; $12 inactive (late fee: Unrenewed licenses are forfeited; restoration within 2 years requires a restoration application and fee ($308 listed for active dentist) plus full CE). Continuing education: 38 hours per biennium (at least 17 clinical, at least 6 ethics, 1-4 hours BLS); prorated for newer licensees. Required topics include At least 17 hours clinical; At least 6 hours ethics (HRS 448-8.5); BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA or American Red Cross: at least 1, not more than 4 hours; hands-on portion in person; ACLS (and/or PALS for pediatric patients) for dentists administering general anesthesia or moderate sedation. 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 Hawaii?
38 CE hours. The Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners publishes the requirement as: 38 hours per biennium (at least 17 clinical, at least 6 ethics, 1-4 hours BLS); prorated for newer licensees. Required topics include At least 17 hours clinical; At least 6 hours ethics (HRS 448-8.5); BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA or American Red Cross: at least 1, not more than 4 hours; hands-on portion in person; ACLS (and/or PALS for pediatric patients) for dentists administering general anesthesia or moderate sedation. 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 Hawaii dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Hawaii?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Hawaii 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 — Hawaii Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Hawaii license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Hawaii — including by telehealth — you typically need a Hawaii license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Hawaii dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Hawaii 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 Hawaii application and payer enrollment end to end.