Application Wizard - Dentist

Please choose one of the following:

I am applying for a license for the first time and have passed one of the regional clinical exams, or need Board approval to take a regional exam

I have been licensed in another state, have passed a clinical exam and have been in practice for at least 5 years

I want to reinstate my License to practice Dentistry

I want to reactivate a Current Inactive Dentist license

I want to reapply for an unrestricted license

Examination

Review Guidance Document: 60-25 Guidance On Dental Clinical Competency Examination Requirements For Licensure

Please read the instructions for the online application and follow the Apply Now button to begin the online application process.

Credentials

You may qualify for licensure by Credentials

Licensure by Credentials is the pathway to licensure for an applicants who holds a license in another state, who has passed all parts of the National Board Dental examination given by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, and has successfully completed/passed a clinical competency exam acceptable by the Board as stated in guidance document 60-25.

Review Guidance Document: 60-25 Guidance On Dental Clinical Competency Examination Requirements For Licensure

Every candidate shall:

Have met the educational requirements in 18VAC60-21-200 of the Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry;
Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in another jurisdiction of the United States;
Be certified to be in good standing by each jurisdiction in which a license is currently held or has been held; and
Have been in continuous clinical practice in another jurisdiction of the United States or in federal civil or military service for five out of the six years immediately preceding application for licensure pursuant to this section. Active patient care in another jurisdiction of the United States (i) as a volunteer in a public health clinic, (ii) as an intern, or (iii) in a residency program may be accepted by the board to satisfy this requirement. One year of clinical practice shall consist of a minimum of 600 hours of practice in a calendar year as attested by the applicant. 18VAC60-21-210.B.4.

Please read the instructions for the online application and follow the Apply Now button to begin the online application process.

Reinstatement Application

When a license has not been renewed within one year of the expiration date, or a license has been suspended or revoked, a person may apply to reinstate their license by submission of a reinstatement application.

Reinstatements for Dentists whose license has been Expired for 1 year or more are now accepted online. Please login to the Online Licensing site to begin the Reinstatement process.

Instructions and Forms for Reinstatement of an Expired Dental License

Reinstatement After Discipline Application (Suspension or Revocation) – Revised October 2026
This application will need to be mailed to:

Virginia Board of Dentistry
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

Reactivate a Dentist License

If you hold a Current Inactive Dentist license and wish to return to practice. Please complete the Reactivation application for Dentist.

Applications for reactivation should be mailed to:

Virginia Board of Dentistry
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

Reapply

Applications will remain on file with the board for one year from the date of receipt. If, at the end of one (1) year, a license is not issued, the applicant shall reapply in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.