Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in New Jersey means applying through the New Jersey State 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 New Jersey licensing and credentialing for you.
Official NJ boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry websiteHow to get licensed in New Jersey
- 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 New Jersey State 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, New Jersey issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
New Jersey State Board of Dentistry
The NJ board sets New Jersey's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$515
An estimate; confirm current fees with the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. 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 New Jersey dental license
Once you're licensed, the New Jersey State 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
- Biennial licensing period runs November 1 to October 31 of odd-numbered years; licenses renew by October 31 of odd-numbered years (current period ends 10/31/2027)
- Renewal fee
- $390 (active license renewal, N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.1) (late fee: $100 late fee (reinstatement fee $200 if suspended for non-renewal))
- Continuing education (CE)
- 40 hours in the biennial period preceding renewal, including 10 mandatory hours; distance learning capped at 20 hours
- 3 hours CPR
- 3 hours pharmacology and internal medicine
- 1 hour professional ethics and New Jersey law
- 1 hour prescription opioids
- 2 hours infection control and prevention
- How to renew
- Renew online with the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry (Division of Consumer Affairs), certifying CE completion at renewal
- NoteDentists graduating in the first year of a biennial period need 20 hours (incl. the 10 mandatory); those graduating in the second year are exempt for the next renewal
- NoteRecorded distance-learning courses must include a post-test; live interactive webinars count as in-person
- NoteBoard may waive up to half of required hours for donated dental services (mandatory courses never waived)
- NoteBoard web pages are script-rendered and could not be read; renewal portal link not verified
- NoteAnesthesia/sedation permit renewal fees not listed in the fee rule read; check with the board
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesNJ Board of Dentistry - Continuing Education Requirements noticeN.J.A.C. 13:30-8.1 Fee schedule (Cornell LII)N.J.A.C. 13:30-5.1 CE requirements for dentists (Cornell LII)
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in New Jersey
A New Jersey 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 New Jersey license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your New Jersey 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 New Jersey. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with New Jersey 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 New Jersey licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your New Jersey license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the New Jersey State 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 New Jersey application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
New Jersey dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in New Jersey?
Most New Jersey dentist applications take about 60 days once the New Jersey State 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 New Jersey?
Dentists in New Jersey are licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the New Jersey dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the New Jersey dentist application fee is around $515. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry before you apply.
How do I renew my New Jersey dental license?
In New Jersey, renewals are filed with the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. How to renew: Renew online with the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry (Division of Consumer Affairs), certifying CE completion at renewal. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Biennial licensing period runs November 1 to October 31 of odd-numbered years; licenses renew by October 31 of odd-numbered years (current period ends 10/31/2027). Renewal fee: $390 (active license renewal, N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.1) (late fee: $100 late fee (reinstatement fee $200 if suspended for non-renewal)). Continuing education: 40 hours in the biennial period preceding renewal, including 10 mandatory hours; distance learning capped at 20 hours. Required topics include 3 hours CPR; 3 hours pharmacology and internal medicine; 1 hour professional ethics and New Jersey law; 1 hour prescription opioids; 2 hours infection control and prevention. 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 New Jersey?
40 CE hours. The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry publishes the requirement as: 40 hours in the biennial period preceding renewal, including 10 mandatory hours; distance learning capped at 20 hours. Required topics include 3 hours CPR; 3 hours pharmacology and internal medicine; 1 hour professional ethics and New Jersey law; 1 hour prescription opioids; 2 hours infection control and prevention. 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 New Jersey dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in New Jersey?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In New Jersey 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 — New Jersey Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a New Jersey license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in New Jersey — including by telehealth — you typically need a New Jersey license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle New Jersey dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every New Jersey 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 New Jersey application and payer enrollment end to end.