🦷 Board of Dental Examiners

Nevada\'s Board of Dental Examiners licenses every dentist, hygienist, therapist, and dental laboratory in the state. Whether you\'re opening a new practice on the Strip or joining a rural clinic in Winnemucca, the Board ensures public safety through rigorous credentialing.

~3,500

Licensed Dentists

License Types

NRS 631

Governing Statute

License Types

Dentist License

Full license to practice dentistry — requires dental school graduation, national boards, and regional clinical exam.

Fee: $6006-10 weeks

Dental Hygienist

License for hygienists — accredited program completion, national board, and clinical exam required.

Fee: $3004-8 weeks

Dental Therapist

Mid-level provider license — requires accredited dental therapy program and collaborative practice agreement.

Fee: $4006-8 weeks

Dental Lab Registration

Registration for dental laboratories fabricating prosthetics, crowns, and appliances.

Fee: $2003-5 weeks

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Governing Law

NRS 631 — Nevada Revised Statutes governing the Board of Dental Examiners. All license requirements, fees, and disciplinary procedures are established by statute and Board regulation.

Contact

📞 (702) 486-7044
✉️ nsbde@dental.nv.gov
🌐 dental.nv.gov

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