Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Illinois means applying through the Illinois State 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 Illinois licensing and credentialing for you.
How to get licensed in Illinois
- 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 Illinois State 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, Illinois issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Illinois State Board of Dentistry
The IL board sets Illinois's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$250
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Illinois State Board of Dentistry. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 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 Illinoislicensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Illinois license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Illinois State 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 Illinois application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Illinois dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Illinois?
Most Illinois dentist applications take about 45 days once the Illinois State 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 Illinois?
Dentists in Illinois are licensed by the Illinois State Board of Dentistry, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Illinois dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Illinois dentist application fee is around $250. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Illinois State Board of Dentistry before you apply.
Do I need a Illinois license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Illinois — including by telehealth — you typically need a Illinois license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Illinois dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Illinois 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 Illinois application and payer enrollment end to end.