Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Indiana means applying through the Indiana 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 Indiana licensing and credentialing for you.
Official IN boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Indiana State Board of Dentistry websiteHow to get licensed in Indiana
- 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 Indiana 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, Indiana issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Indiana State Board of Dentistry
The IN board sets Indiana's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$250
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Indiana 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.
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Renewing your Indiana dental license
Once you're licensed, the Indiana State 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 March 1 of even-numbered years; renewal notices sent about 90 days before expiration
- Renewal fee
- $100 (late fee: $350 to renew a license expired 3+ years (no separate late fee published on the board page))
- Continuing education (CE)
- 20 hours every 2 years, at least half in live presentations or workshops
- 2 hours ethics, professional responsibility and Indiana statutes and administrative rules (every renewal)
- At least 10 hours live (in-person presentations or workshops)
- 5 hours anesthesia CE per license period for anesthesia permit holders
- How to renew
- Online through the Indiana PLA eLicense (MyLicense) account, or by paper renewal form with check or money orderOpen the renewal portal
- NoteCE exempt if initial license held less than 2 years, graduate/residency students, or disability
- NoteIndiana controlled substance registration (CSR) renews at the same time as the dental license ($60)
- NoteThe 2-hour opioid CE requirement for CSR renewal expired July 1, 2025
- NoteBoard page lists BLS/ACLS for initial application; a CPR/BLS renewal requirement was not confirmed on the pages read
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Indiana State Board of Dentistry. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesIndiana PLA - Dentistry Licensing InformationIndiana PLA - Controlled Substance Registration
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Indiana
A Indiana 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 Indiana license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Indiana 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 Indiana. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Indiana 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 Indiana licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Indiana license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Indiana 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 Indiana application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Indiana dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Indiana?
Most Indiana dentist applications take about 45 days once the Indiana 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 Indiana?
Dentists in Indiana are licensed by the Indiana State Board of Dentistry, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Indiana dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Indiana dentist application fee is around $250. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Indiana State Board of Dentistry before you apply.
How do I renew my Indiana dental license?
In Indiana, renewals are filed with the Indiana State Board of Dentistry. How to renew: Online through the Indiana PLA eLicense (MyLicense) account, or by paper renewal form with check or money order. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires March 1 of even-numbered years; renewal notices sent about 90 days before expiration. Renewal fee: $100 (late fee: $350 to renew a license expired 3+ years (no separate late fee published on the board page)). Continuing education: 20 hours every 2 years, at least half in live presentations or workshops. Required topics include 2 hours ethics, professional responsibility and Indiana statutes and administrative rules (every renewal); At least 10 hours live (in-person presentations or workshops); 5 hours anesthesia CE per license period for anesthesia permit holders. 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 Indiana?
20 CE hours. The Indiana State Board of Dentistry publishes the requirement as: 20 hours every 2 years, at least half in live presentations or workshops. Required topics include 2 hours ethics, professional responsibility and Indiana statutes and administrative rules (every renewal); At least 10 hours live (in-person presentations or workshops); 5 hours anesthesia CE per license period for anesthesia permit holders. 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 Indiana dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Indiana State Board of Dentistry's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Indiana?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Indiana 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 — Indiana Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Indiana license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Indiana — including by telehealth — you typically need a Indiana license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Indiana dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Indiana 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 Indiana application and payer enrollment end to end.