Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Michigan means applying through the Michigan 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 Michigan licensing and credentialing for you.
How to get licensed in Michigan
- 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 Michigan 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, Michigan issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Michigan Board of Dentistry
The MI board sets Michigan's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$322.40
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Michigan 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 Michiganlicensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Michigan license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Michigan 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 Michigan application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Michigan dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Michigan?
Most Michigan dentist applications take about 45 days once the Michigan 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 Michigan?
Dentists in Michigan are licensed by the Michigan Board of Dentistry, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Michigan dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Michigan dentist application fee is around $322.40. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Michigan Board of Dentistry before you apply.
Do I need a Michigan license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Michigan — including by telehealth — you typically need a Michigan license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Michigan dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Michigan 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 Michigan application and payer enrollment end to end.