Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Nevada means applying through the Nevada 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 Nevada licensing and credentialing for you.
Official NV boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Nevada
- 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 Nevada 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, Nevada issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners
The NV board sets Nevada's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$1,200
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Nevada 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 Nevada dental license
Once you're licensed, the Nevada 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
- Deadline
- Renew by June 30 of each odd-numbered year (next: 6/30/2027); no grace period - unrenewed licenses are suspended, and revoked after one year
- Renewal fee
- $600 biennial renewal (general or specialist dentist license) (late fee: No grace period; reinstatement of a suspended license is $300 ($500 if revoked))
- Continuing education (CE)
- 40 hours every 2 years: at least 30 clinical, at least 20 live instruction; hours do not carry over
- At least 4 hours infection control per biennium
- Controlled-substance registrants: at least 2 hours on misuse/abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing or addiction each licensure period
- Current CPR (or equivalent) certification
- GA/moderate sedation permit holders: 6 hours anesthesia/sedation every 2 years (counts toward the 40)
- How to renew
- Online through the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners licensee portal (card payments carry a 3% surcharge; check or money order also accepted)Open the renewal portal
- NoteAnesthesia/sedation permits renew biennially for $200
- NoteKeep CE certificates for at least 3 years; second or subsequent CE audit fee is $200
- NoteInactive dentist biennial renewal fee is $200
- NoteLaser users must provide documentation with renewal (NAC 631.033)
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesNevada State Board of Dental Examiners - Dentist Licenses & PermitsNAC Chapter 631 (631.029 fees, 631.173/631.175 CE, 631.2256 anesthesia CE)
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Nevada
A Nevada 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 Nevada license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Nevada 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 Nevada. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Nevada 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 Nevada licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Nevada license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Nevada 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 Nevada application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Nevada dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Nevada?
Most Nevada dentist applications take about 60 days once the Nevada 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 Nevada?
Dentists in Nevada are licensed by the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Nevada dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Nevada dentist application fee is around $1,200. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Nevada dental license?
In Nevada, renewals are filed with the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners. How to renew: Online through the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners licensee portal (card payments carry a 3% surcharge; check or money order also accepted). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Renew by June 30 of each odd-numbered year (next: 6/30/2027); no grace period - unrenewed licenses are suspended, and revoked after one year. Renewal fee: $600 biennial renewal (general or specialist dentist license) (late fee: No grace period; reinstatement of a suspended license is $300 ($500 if revoked)). Continuing education: 40 hours every 2 years: at least 30 clinical, at least 20 live instruction; hours do not carry over. Required topics include At least 4 hours infection control per biennium; Controlled-substance registrants: at least 2 hours on misuse/abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing or addiction each licensure period; Current CPR (or equivalent) certification; GA/moderate sedation permit holders: 6 hours anesthesia/sedation every 2 years (counts toward the 40). 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 Nevada?
40 CE hours. The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners publishes the requirement as: 40 hours every 2 years: at least 30 clinical, at least 20 live instruction; hours do not carry over. Required topics include At least 4 hours infection control per biennium; Controlled-substance registrants: at least 2 hours on misuse/abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing or addiction each licensure period; Current CPR (or equivalent) certification; GA/moderate sedation permit holders: 6 hours anesthesia/sedation every 2 years (counts toward the 40). 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 Nevada dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Nevada 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 Nevada?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Nevada 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 — Nevada Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Nevada license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Nevada — including by telehealth — you typically need a Nevada license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Nevada dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Nevada 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 Nevada application and payer enrollment end to end.