Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Massachusetts means applying through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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 Massachusetts licensing and credentialing for you.
How to get licensed in Massachusetts
- 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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, Massachusetts issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
The MA board sets Massachusetts's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$660
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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 Massachusettslicensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Massachusetts license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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 Massachusetts application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Massachusetts dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts dentist applications take about 60 days once the Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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 Massachusetts?
Dentists in Massachusetts are licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Massachusetts dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Massachusetts dentist application fee is around $660. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry before you apply.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Massachusetts — including by telehealth — you typically need a Massachusetts license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Massachusetts dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts application and payer enrollment end to end.