Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Vermont means applying through the Vermont 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 Vermont licensing and credentialing for you.
Official VT boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Vermont
- 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 Vermont 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, Vermont issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Vermont Board of Dental Examiners
The VT board sets Vermont's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$655
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Vermont 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 Vermont dental license
Once you're licensed, the Vermont 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 (fixed biennial period)
- Deadline
- Expires September 30 of odd-numbered years; license becomes inactive if not renewed by midnight on the expiration date
- Renewal fee
- $655 (late fee: Reinstatement penalty fees apply to late renewals (3 V.S.A. 127(d)); waivers can be requested online)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 30 hours every 2 years, including emergency office procedures and CPR
- 2 hours controlled substances / opioid prescribing (DEA registrants or those who dispense)
- Emergency office procedures course (2 hours minimum)
- CPR course (hands-on, DANB-approved provider)
- How to renew
- Online through the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) online licensing system; email reminders are sent near the end of each periodOpen the renewal portal
- NoteActive practice of at least 800 hours (or 100 CE credits, or a combination) within the previous 5 years is also required
- NoteNo more than 2 hours each of BLS/CPR and emergency office procedures count toward the 30 hours
- NoteUpload controlled-substance CE documentation with the renewal application
- NoteRetain CE documentation for the previous 2 licensing cycles (audit)
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesVT OPR Initial Licensing/Renewal Fees & Dates (updated 7/1/2025)Administrative Rules of the Board of Dental Examiners (Oct 15, 2025), Part 10VT OPR notice: required controlled-substance CEVT Board of Dental Examiners
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Vermont
A Vermont 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 Vermont license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Vermont 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 Vermont. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Vermont 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 Vermont licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Vermont license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Vermont 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 Vermont application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Vermont dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Vermont?
Most Vermont dentist applications take about 45 days once the Vermont 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 Vermont?
Dentists in Vermont are licensed by the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Vermont dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Vermont dentist application fee is around $655. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Vermont dental license?
In Vermont, renewals are filed with the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners. How to renew: Online through the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) online licensing system; email reminders are sent near the end of each period. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (fixed biennial period). Deadline: Expires September 30 of odd-numbered years; license becomes inactive if not renewed by midnight on the expiration date. Renewal fee: $655 (late fee: Reinstatement penalty fees apply to late renewals (3 V.S.A. 127(d)); waivers can be requested online). Continuing education: 30 hours every 2 years, including emergency office procedures and CPR. Required topics include 2 hours controlled substances / opioid prescribing (DEA registrants or those who dispense); Emergency office procedures course (2 hours minimum); CPR course (hands-on, DANB-approved provider). 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 Vermont?
30 CE hours. The Vermont Board of Dental Examiners publishes the requirement as: 30 hours every 2 years, including emergency office procedures and CPR. Required topics include 2 hours controlled substances / opioid prescribing (DEA registrants or those who dispense); Emergency office procedures course (2 hours minimum); CPR course (hands-on, DANB-approved provider). 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 Vermont dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Vermont?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Vermont 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 — Vermont Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Vermont license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Vermont — including by telehealth — you typically need a Vermont license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Vermont dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Vermont 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 Vermont application and payer enrollment end to end.