Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Minnesota means applying through the Minnesota 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 Minnesota licensing and credentialing for you.
Official MN boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry websiteHow to get licensed in Minnesota
- 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 Minnesota 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, Minnesota issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Minnesota Board of Dentistry
The MN board sets Minnesota's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$308
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Minnesota 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 Minnesota dental license
Once you're licensed, the Minnesota 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 the last day of the licensee's birth month in even-numbered years (even birth year) or odd-numbered years (odd birth year); renewal fee must be paid by the last day of the birth month; license is administratively terminated if not renewed within 30 days after expiration
- Renewal fee
- $475 biennial renewal (dentist or full faculty dentist; Minn. Stat. 150A.091) (late fee: 25% of the biennial renewal fee for renewals received after the deadline)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 50 hours of professional development per biennial cycle (at least 30 fundamental, no more than 20 elective)
- Infection control course (mandatory each cycle)
- How to renew
- Biennial renewal application and fee submitted to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry (online renewal through the board; board site could not be read)
- NoteGeneral anesthesia / moderate sedation / contracted sedation provider certificates renew separately (fee up to $400; late fee 50% of that renewal fee)
- NoteLicensees must keep a professional development portfolio covering the current and previous cycle for board audit
- NoteBoard website (mn.gov/boards/dentistry) was behind a bot challenge; facts taken from Minnesota Rules and Statutes, online portal URL and CPR requirement not confirmed
- NoteMinnesota's former opioid-prescribing CE requirement (Minn. Stat. 214.12 subd. 6) expired in 2020
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesMinn. R. 3100.1700 Terms and Renewal of LicensureMinn. R. 3100.5100 Professional DevelopmentMinn. Stat. 150A.091 Fees
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Minnesota
A Minnesota 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 Minnesota license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Minnesota 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 Minnesota. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Minnesota 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 Minnesota licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Minnesota license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Minnesota 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 Minnesota application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Minnesota dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota dentist applications take about 45 days once the Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Dentists in Minnesota are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Minnesota dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Minnesota dentist application fee is around $308. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry before you apply.
How do I renew my Minnesota dental license?
In Minnesota, renewals are filed with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. How to renew: Biennial renewal application and fee submitted to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry (online renewal through the board; board site could not be read). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires the last day of the licensee's birth month in even-numbered years (even birth year) or odd-numbered years (odd birth year); renewal fee must be paid by the last day of the birth month; license is administratively terminated if not renewed within 30 days after expiration. Renewal fee: $475 biennial renewal (dentist or full faculty dentist; Minn. Stat. 150A.091) (late fee: 25% of the biennial renewal fee for renewals received after the deadline). Continuing education: 50 hours of professional development per biennial cycle (at least 30 fundamental, no more than 20 elective). Required topics include Infection control course (mandatory each cycle). 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 Minnesota?
50 CE hours. The Minnesota Board of Dentistry publishes the requirement as: 50 hours of professional development per biennial cycle (at least 30 fundamental, no more than 20 elective). Required topics include Infection control course (mandatory each cycle). 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 Minnesota dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Minnesota?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Minnesota 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 — Minnesota Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Minnesota license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Minnesota — including by telehealth — you typically need a Minnesota license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Minnesota dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Minnesota 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 Minnesota application and payer enrollment end to end.