Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Missouri means applying through the Missouri Dental Board, 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 Missouri licensing and credentialing for you.
Official MO boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Missouri Dental Board websiteHow to get licensed in Missouri
- 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 Missouri Dental Board, 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, Missouri issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Missouri Dental Board
The MO board sets Missouri's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$150
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Missouri Dental Board. 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 Missouri dental license
Once you're licensed, the Missouri Dental Board 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 November 30 of each even-numbered year (renewal period runs December 1 - November 30); renewal must be submitted on or before the expiration date
- Renewal fee
- $150 biennial dentist license renewal (20 CSR 2110-2.170) (late fee: $100 renewal penalty fee (plus renewal fee); an expired license can be renewed within 4 years with penalty fee and CE)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 50 hours every 2 years (at least 40 directly related to patient treatment, health and safety)
- How to renew
- Online through the MOPRO licensing portal (Division of Professional Registration); CE documentation is reported through CE Broker before expiration or during renewalOpen the renewal portal
- NoteRenewal is contingent on current BLS or ACLS (or equivalent) certification
- NoteDeep sedation/general anesthesia and moderate sedation individual permits and site certificates renew separately ($100 each)
- NoteUp to 25 excess CE hours may carry forward to the next 2-year block
- NoteDentists licensed by exam are exempt from CE for the rest of the block in which licensed; credential licensees licensed in year 2 of the block need 25 hours
- NoteKeep CE records 6 years after the reporting period; board audits
- NoteNo mandated CE topic published in the rule; 20 CSR 2110-2.250 sets opioid prescribing practice rules (not CE)
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Missouri Dental Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesMissouri Dental Board home20 CSR 2110-2 General Rules (2.071 renewal, 2.170 fees, 2.240 CE)
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Missouri
A Missouri 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 Missouri license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Missouri 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 Missouri. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Missouri 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 Missouri licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Missouri license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Missouri Dental Board. 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 Missouri application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Missouri dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Missouri?
Most Missouri dentist applications take about 45 days once the Missouri Dental Board 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 Missouri?
Dentists in Missouri are licensed by the Missouri Dental Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Missouri dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Missouri dentist application fee is around $150. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Missouri Dental Board before you apply.
How do I renew my Missouri dental license?
In Missouri, renewals are filed with the Missouri Dental Board. How to renew: Online through the MOPRO licensing portal (Division of Professional Registration); CE documentation is reported through CE Broker before expiration or during renewal. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires November 30 of each even-numbered year (renewal period runs December 1 - November 30); renewal must be submitted on or before the expiration date. Renewal fee: $150 biennial dentist license renewal (20 CSR 2110-2.170) (late fee: $100 renewal penalty fee (plus renewal fee); an expired license can be renewed within 4 years with penalty fee and CE). Continuing education: 50 hours every 2 years (at least 40 directly related to patient treatment, health and safety). 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 Missouri?
50 CE hours. The Missouri Dental Board publishes the requirement as: 50 hours every 2 years (at least 40 directly related to patient treatment, health and safety). 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 Missouri dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Missouri Dental Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Missouri?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Missouri 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 — Missouri Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Missouri license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Missouri — including by telehealth — you typically need a Missouri license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Missouri dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Missouri 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 Missouri application and payer enrollment end to end.