Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in North Dakota means applying through the North Dakota 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 North Dakota licensing and credentialing for you.
Official ND boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in North Dakota
- 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 North Dakota 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, North Dakota issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners
The ND board sets North Dakota's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$540
An estimate; confirm current fees with the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners. 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 North Dakota dental license
Once you're licensed, the North Dakota 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
- Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: 12/31/2027); online late renewal possible until end of February, paper renewal with late fee until March 1 to avoid cancellation
- Renewal fee
- $500 biennial renewal fee plus $75 Professional Health Program fee at each renewal (late fee: $500 late fee)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 32 hours every 2 years; no more than 16 hours self-study (at least half live/real-time)
- At least 2 hours ethics or jurisprudence (passing the board's laws and rules exam counts as 2 hours)
- At least 2 hours infection control
- CPR course with hands-on training
- Sedation/anesthesia permit holders: at least 6 hours sedation/anesthesia plus 2 hours anesthesia emergencies
- No more than 2 hours practice management may count
- How to renew
- Online through the ND State Board of Dental Examiners website (Practitioners > Renewal), paying by card or mailed checkOpen the renewal portal
- NoteCurrent CPR certificate required at all times; GA/deep/moderate sedation providers must hold ACLS or PALS, minimal sedation providers BLS
- NoteAnesthesia/sedation permits renew biennially with the license ($210 renewal, $235 late)
- NoteBotox/dermal filler permit renews with the license ($135)
- NoteEffective January 1, 2028: anesthesia simulation training required for GA/deep/moderate sedation providers, every 5 years
- NoteCE is attested at renewal; random audits - keep certificates
- NoteInactive status is available and excuses CE
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesND Board of Dental Examiners - Dentist License RenewalND Board of Dental Examiners - 2026-2027 Dentists Renewal NoticeND Board of Dental Examiners - Continuing EducationNDAC 20-02-01 (incl. 20-02-01-06 continuing dental education)NDAC 20-05-01 Fees
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in North Dakota
A North Dakota 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 North Dakota license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your North Dakota 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 North Dakota. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with North Dakota 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 North Dakota licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your North Dakota license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the North Dakota 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 North Dakota application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
North Dakota dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in North Dakota?
Most North Dakota dentist applications take about 45 days once the North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Dentists in North Dakota are licensed by the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the North Dakota dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the North Dakota dentist application fee is around $540. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my North Dakota dental license?
In North Dakota, renewals are filed with the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners. How to renew: Online through the ND State Board of Dental Examiners website (Practitioners > Renewal), paying by card or mailed check. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: 12/31/2027); online late renewal possible until end of February, paper renewal with late fee until March 1 to avoid cancellation. Renewal fee: $500 biennial renewal fee plus $75 Professional Health Program fee at each renewal (late fee: $500 late fee). Continuing education: 32 hours every 2 years; no more than 16 hours self-study (at least half live/real-time). Required topics include At least 2 hours ethics or jurisprudence (passing the board's laws and rules exam counts as 2 hours); At least 2 hours infection control; CPR course with hands-on training; Sedation/anesthesia permit holders: at least 6 hours sedation/anesthesia plus 2 hours anesthesia emergencies; No more than 2 hours practice management may count. 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 North Dakota?
32 CE hours. The North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners publishes the requirement as: 32 hours every 2 years; no more than 16 hours self-study (at least half live/real-time). Required topics include At least 2 hours ethics or jurisprudence (passing the board's laws and rules exam counts as 2 hours); At least 2 hours infection control; CPR course with hands-on training; Sedation/anesthesia permit holders: at least 6 hours sedation/anesthesia plus 2 hours anesthesia emergencies; No more than 2 hours practice management may count. 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 North Dakota dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In North Dakota 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 — North Dakota Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a North Dakota license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in North Dakota — including by telehealth — you typically need a North Dakota license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle North Dakota dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every North Dakota 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 North Dakota application and payer enrollment end to end.