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Dentist license verification by state

Where to verify a dentist license in every state, with direct links to each state board's lookup. 50 states list a board specifically for this profession; the rest use a unified state license search, linked here as well. 13 national certification boards are listed below the state table.

State license lookups

National certification boards

Certification is verified with the certifying board, separately from the state license.

Common questions

How do I verify a dentist license?
Verify with the state board that issued the license, using the board's own lookup rather than a copy of the license. This directory links the dentist lookup for every state and DC below; 50 states list a board specifically for this profession and the rest route through a unified state license search.
Which certification boards cover dentists?
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Board of Dental Public Health, American Board of Endodontics, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Board of Oral Medicine, American Board of Orofacial Pain, American Board of Orthodontics, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Periodontology, American Board of Prosthodontics, American College of Prosthodontists , and American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. Certification is verified directly with the certifying board, separately from the state license.
Do I still need to check exclusion lists for a dentist?
Yes. Every provider is checked against Medicare Opt-out Affidavits, OFAC Sanctions List Search, Revoked Medicare Providers and Suppliers, System for Award Management, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, plus the state Medicaid exclusion list where one is published. A valid license does not mean a provider is clear of exclusions.

Other professions

Links go to each board's own public lookup and are checked regularly. Tell us if one has moved. See how CredNet Platform keeps expirables, enrollments, and appointments in one dashboard.