Getting licensed to practice as a dentist in Wyoming means applying through the Wyoming 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 Wyoming licensing and credentialing for you.
Official WY boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners websiteHow to get licensed in Wyoming
- 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 Wyoming 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, Wyoming issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
The WY board sets Wyoming's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$300
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Wyoming 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 Wyoming dental license
Once you're licensed, the Wyoming 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; renewals accepted October 1 - December 31; grace period January 1 - March 31 (may not practice until renewed)
- Renewal fee
- $350 biennial renewal (late fee: $370 late renewal (Jan 1 - Mar 31); after March 31 a relicensure application is required ($370))
- Continuing education (CE)
- 16 hours every 2 years
- 3 hours responsible prescribing of controlled substances
- How to renew
- Print the board's PDF renewal form from the Renewal & Relicensure page and mail it with payment (trackable mail recommended; no cash)
- NoteCurrent BLS required, in addition to (not counted toward) the 16 CE hours
- NotePractice-building/business management courses do not count toward CE
- NoteAfter March 31 the license must be reinstated through a Dentist Relicensure application
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesWY Board of Dental Examiners - Renewal & RelicensureWY Board of Dental Examiners - Continuing EducationWyo. Admin. Code Board of Dental Examiners Ch. 10 s 4 (fees)
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Dental credentialing & payer enrollment in Wyoming
A Wyoming 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 Wyoming license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Wyoming 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 Wyoming. Each runs its own credentialing review.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Wyoming 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 Wyoming licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Wyoming license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Wyoming 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 Wyoming application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Wyoming dentist licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a dental license in Wyoming?
Most Wyoming dentist applications take about 45 days once the Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Dentists in Wyoming are licensed by the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Wyoming dentist application fee?
As an estimate, the Wyoming dentist application fee is around $300. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners before you apply.
How do I renew my Wyoming dental license?
In Wyoming, renewals are filed with the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners. How to renew: Print the board's PDF renewal form from the Renewal & Relicensure page and mail it with payment (trackable mail recommended; no cash). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewals accepted October 1 - December 31; grace period January 1 - March 31 (may not practice until renewed). Renewal fee: $350 biennial renewal (late fee: $370 late renewal (Jan 1 - Mar 31); after March 31 a relicensure application is required ($370)). Continuing education: 16 hours every 2 years. Required topics include 3 hours responsible prescribing of controlled substances. 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 Wyoming?
16 CE hours. The Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners publishes the requirement as: 16 hours every 2 years. Required topics include 3 hours responsible prescribing of controlled substances. 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 Wyoming dentist license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does dentist credentialing involve in Wyoming?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Wyoming 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 — Wyoming Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Wyoming license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Wyoming — including by telehealth — you typically need a Wyoming license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Wyoming dentist licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Wyoming 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 Wyoming application and payer enrollment end to end.