Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Utah means applying through the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing 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 Utah licensing and credentialing for you.
Official UT boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board websiteHow to get licensed in Utah
- 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 Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing 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, Utah issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board
The UT board sets Utah's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$110
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing 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 Utah dental license
Once you're licensed, the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing 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 May 31 of even-numbered years
- Renewal fee
- $73 (DOPL fee schedule, dentist renewal) (late fee: $20 late renewal fee; $50 reinstatement fee)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 30 hours every 2-year licensure period
- 2 hours controlled substance prescribing (for the Utah controlled substance license)
- Sedation permit holders: 2 (minimal), 4 (moderate) or 8 (deep/GA) hours in sedation/anesthesia
- How to renew
- Online through My License One using a UtahID (find the license, open the actions menu, renew)Open the renewal portal
- NoteCurrent CPR-BLS, ACLS or PALS required at renewal; certification hours do not count toward the 30 CE hours
- NoteUtah controlled substance license renews concurrently ($78)
- NoteSedation permits carry their own CE and case-count requirements
- NoteOne-time 8-hour DEA MATE training applies to DEA-registered practitioners
- NotePracticing on an expired license is unlawful conduct
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesUtah DOPL - Renew a Dentist LicenseUtah DOPL fee scheduleUtah Admin. Code R156-69-304a (CE)Utah DOPL Dentistry
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Utah
A Utah 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 Utah license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Utah 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 Utah. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Utah 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 Utah licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Utah license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing 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 Utah application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Utah dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Utah?
Most Utah dentist applications take about 45 days once the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing 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 Utah?
Dentists in Utah are licensed by the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Utah dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Utah dentist application fee is around $110. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board before you apply.
How do I renew my Utah dental license?
In Utah, renewals are filed with the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board. How to renew: Online through My License One using a UtahID (find the license, open the actions menu, renew). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires May 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal fee: $73 (DOPL fee schedule, dentist renewal) (late fee: $20 late renewal fee; $50 reinstatement fee). Continuing education: 30 hours every 2-year licensure period. Required topics include 2 hours controlled substance prescribing (for the Utah controlled substance license); Sedation permit holders: 2 (minimal), 4 (moderate) or 8 (deep/GA) hours in sedation/anesthesia. 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 Utah?
30 CE hours. The Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board publishes the requirement as: 30 hours every 2-year licensure period. Required topics include 2 hours controlled substance prescribing (for the Utah controlled substance license); Sedation permit holders: 2 (minimal), 4 (moderate) or 8 (deep/GA) hours in sedation/anesthesia. 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 Utah dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Utah?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Utah 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 — Utah Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Utah license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Utah — including by telehealth — you typically need a Utah license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Utah dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Utah 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 Utah application and payer enrollment end to end.