Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in New York means applying through the New York State Board for 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 York licensing and credentialing for you.
Official NY boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the New York State Board for Dentistry websiteHow to get licensed in New York
- 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 York State Board for 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 York 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 York State Board for Dentistry
The NY board sets New York's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$377
An estimate; confirm current fees with the New York State Board for 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 York dental license
Once you're licensed, the New York State Board for Dentistry requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years (triennial registration)
- Deadline
- Registration expires at the end of the licensee's individual 3-year registration period (periods may be shortened to align with birth month); renewal documents mailed about 4 months before expiration and online renewal opens when 5 or fewer months remain
- Renewal fee
- $287 ($242 registration, including 15% surcharge, + $45 continuing education fee)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 60 contact hours every 3-year registration period (at least 42 hours live)
- Infection control training every 4 years
- Child abuse identification and reporting (one-time mandated training)
- 2-hour course on oral health effects of tobacco (one-time)
- 3-hour dental jurisprudence and ethics (one-time)
- Up to 12 hours of CPR coursework may count per triennial period
- How to renew
- Online through the NYSED Office of the Professions registration renewal service (credit card only)Open the renewal portal
- NoteContinuous CPR certification must be maintained
- NoteAnesthesia/sedation certificates (general, parenteral, enteral) re-register separately at $100 each
- NoteOnline renewal also allowed up to 4 months after a registration period ends
- NoteLate fee not published on pages reviewed
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the New York State Board for Dentistry. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesNYSED OP - Dentist CE Q&ANYSED OP - Online Registration RenewalNYSED OP - Fees ChartNYSED OP - Mandated Training for Dentists
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in New York
A New York 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 York license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your New York 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 York. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with New York 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 York licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your New York license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the New York State Board for 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 York application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
New York dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in New York?
Most New York dentist applications take about 60 days once the New York State Board for 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 York?
Dentists in New York are licensed by the New York State Board for Dentistry, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the New York dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the New York dentist application fee is around $377. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the New York State Board for Dentistry before you apply.
How do I renew my New York dental license?
In New York, renewals are filed with the New York State Board for Dentistry. How to renew: Online through the NYSED Office of the Professions registration renewal service (credit card only). Renewal cycle: Every 3 years (triennial registration). Deadline: Registration expires at the end of the licensee's individual 3-year registration period (periods may be shortened to align with birth month); renewal documents mailed about 4 months before expiration and online renewal opens when 5 or fewer months remain. Renewal fee: $287 ($242 registration, including 15% surcharge, + $45 continuing education fee). Continuing education: 60 contact hours every 3-year registration period (at least 42 hours live). Required topics include Infection control training every 4 years; Child abuse identification and reporting (one-time mandated training); 2-hour course on oral health effects of tobacco (one-time); 3-hour dental jurisprudence and ethics (one-time); Up to 12 hours of CPR coursework may count per triennial period. 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 York?
60 CE hours. The New York State Board for Dentistry publishes the requirement as: 60 contact hours every 3-year registration period (at least 42 hours live). Required topics include Infection control training every 4 years; Child abuse identification and reporting (one-time mandated training); 2-hour course on oral health effects of tobacco (one-time); 3-hour dental jurisprudence and ethics (one-time); Up to 12 hours of CPR coursework may count per triennial period. 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 York dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the New York State Board for Dentistry's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in New York?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In New York 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 York Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a New York license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in New York — including by telehealth — you typically need a New York license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle New York dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every New York 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 York application and payer enrollment end to end.