Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Mississippi means applying through the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners, 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 Mississippi licensing and credentialing for you.
Official MS boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Mississippi
- 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 Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners, 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, Mississippi issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
The MS board sets Mississippi's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$250
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners. 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.
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Renewing your Mississippi dental license
Once you're licensed, the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years (dentists renew in odd-numbered years)
- Deadline
- Renewal window September 1 - October 31 of odd-numbered years; penalty period November 1 - December 31; licenses not renewed by December 31 are voided January 1
- Renewal fee
- Board Regulation 37 lists dental license renewal at $200 per year (billed for the biennial period) plus the $25 annual impaired practitioner (PHN) fee; no reduced fee for inactive/retired status (late fee: $50 penalty (November 1-30) or $100 penalty (December 1-31), plus the renewal fee)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 40 hours per biennial period (January 1 of even year - December 31 of odd year)
- 3 hours on opioid prescribing per biennial period for dentists who prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances in Mississippi
- How to renew
- Online only through the Board's licensing gateway (paper renewal forms discontinued); renewal notices are emailed by August 31Open the renewal portal
- NoteActive dentists must hold current CPR certification (Board Regulation 45); CPR/ACLS/PALS may count toward CE (max 8/16/16 hours)
- NoteClass 1/2/3 anesthesia permits renew separately ($150 per year each)
- NoteProof of CE must be submitted to the board's CE tracking system (CE Broker); licensees certify compliance at renewal
- NoteFirst biennial renewal period is exempt from CE
- NoteOnline CE must include a post-study examination; keep CE records 3 years
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesMSBDE - License Renewal FAQMSBDE - Continuing Education FAQBoard Regulation 37 - License Renewal and Fee ScheduleBoard Regulation 41 - Continuing Education (updated 11-14-2024)Board Regulation 45 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Mississippi
A Mississippi 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 Mississippi license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Mississippi 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 Mississippi. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Mississippi 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 Mississippi licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Mississippi license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners. 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 Mississippi application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Mississippi dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Mississippi?
Most Mississippi dentist applications take about 60 days once the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners 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 Mississippi?
Dentists in Mississippi are licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Mississippi dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Mississippi dentist application fee is around $250. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Mississippi dental license?
In Mississippi, renewals are filed with the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners. How to renew: Online only through the Board's licensing gateway (paper renewal forms discontinued); renewal notices are emailed by August 31. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (dentists renew in odd-numbered years). Deadline: Renewal window September 1 - October 31 of odd-numbered years; penalty period November 1 - December 31; licenses not renewed by December 31 are voided January 1. Renewal fee: Board Regulation 37 lists dental license renewal at $200 per year (billed for the biennial period) plus the $25 annual impaired practitioner (PHN) fee; no reduced fee for inactive/retired status (late fee: $50 penalty (November 1-30) or $100 penalty (December 1-31), plus the renewal fee). Continuing education: 40 hours per biennial period (January 1 of even year - December 31 of odd year). Required topics include 3 hours on opioid prescribing per biennial period for dentists who prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi?
40 CE hours. The Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners publishes the requirement as: 40 hours per biennial period (January 1 of even year - December 31 of odd year). Required topics include 3 hours on opioid prescribing per biennial period for dentists who prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Mississippi?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Mississippi 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 — Mississippi Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Mississippi license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Mississippi — including by telehealth — you typically need a Mississippi license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Mississippi dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Mississippi 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 Mississippi application and payer enrollment end to end.