Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
Dentists and Dental Sedation
License and Permits required to practice in Wyoming
Individuals wishing to practice as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the State of Wyoming must first obtain licensure.
Any dental assistant taking and exposing radiographs or placing pit and fissure sealants must first obtain a permit.
Applying for Licensure
The Board office will only communicate with the applicant regarding the status of any application.
The Board will not accept cash, please do not mail or carry in cash payments.
Application Processing
The Board office will only communicate with the applicant regarding the status of any application. Board Staff processes applications in the order of receipt. This typically takes 5-14 days depending on the volume of mail received. You will receive an email once received and processed. Once your file is determined to be complete, Board Staff will run a query through the National Practitioner Data Bank to verify if there are any insurance claims or actions against you. Following this step, your file will be emailed to an Application Review Committee for consideration. Review generally takes 1-3 weeks - this is an average and not a guarantee. Following approval, you will receive an email with your license information and your license materials will be mailed to the preferred mailing address you provide on the application form.
Want to check your application status? Email us at dentalboard@wyo.gov for an update. Please limit your inquiries to no more than once weekly.
Questions?
Please contact dentalboard@wyo.gov with any questions!
Dentist Application & Other Forms
Click a link below and print the form you need. These are not editable or fillable. You must open and print.
Application Forms
Review the Application Processing bullets above for a better understanding of the Board Office processes. Do not contact the office more than once per week for status updates.
Dentist by Examination (New Graduates) - For new graduates that are not yet licensed in any jurisdiction.
Dentist by Endorsement - For those actively licensed in another jurisdiction.
Volunteer License - If retired, a license for providing services to low-income, uninsured persons at nonprofit health care facilities.
Dentist Reinstatement - For those seeking reinstatement following disciplinary action.
Other Forms
Address / Name Change - To update your name or contact information with the Board Office
License Verification Request - To have your Wyoming license verified to other jurisdictions or entities
Replacement Documents Request - To request replacement pocket cards or wall certificate
Sedation & Facility Inspection Forms
Click a link below and print the form you need. These are not editable or fillable. You must open and print.
Sedation Application Forms
To apply to perform dental sedation:
Moderate Sedation Permit - To administer Moderate Sedation
Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia Permit - To administer Deep Sedation and/or General Anesthesia
Facility Permit Forms
To apply for a facility permit (required for each dental office where sedation is being performed):
Facility Permit Application (Initial Permit) - For a designated responsible dentist to permit a sedation facility with the Board. This is for a very first application request!
Facility Permit Transfer Application (Change Responsible Dentist) - To change the responsible dentist for an already permitted sedation facility
If your facility requires inspection or reinspection, please consult the forms below:
Sedation Facility Inspector Application - For a sedation inspector to seek board approval to to perform sedation inspections of dental offices providing anesthesia
Checklist for Sedation Facility Site Inspections - For a board approved sedation inspector to use during anesthesia office inspections
List of Approved Sedation Facility Inspectors - To view individuals approved by the Board to perform inspections
Facility Permit Frequent Questions:
Q: When is a Facility Permit required?
A: ANY dental office where sedation is performed is required to have a Facility Permit.
Q: Who should seek a Facility Permit?
A: A dentist deemed “responsible” for the facility should submit a Facility Permit application
Q: How do I change the responsible dentist for an existing Facility Permit?
A: The new responsible dentist should submit a Facility Permit Transfer Application
Q: How often does my facility have to be reinspected?
A: Sedation office inspections are still to occur every 5 years.
Q: How do I demonstrate reinspection of my facility?
A: Reinspection reports should be emailed to dentalboard@wyo.gov with the name of the responsible dentist and facility.
Q: Who can complete a sedation office inspection?
A: Inspections must be completed by a Board Approved Sedation Facility Inspector. If someone may be qualified to inspect, they must apply and be approved prior to inspection.
Q: How many inspections are required?
A: An initial inspection must be done by 2 inspectors. A reinspection can be completed by only 1 inspector.
Renewal & Relicensure Forms
As a result of 2021 Practice Act amendments, licensees now renew every two years, in odd numbered years. No licenses are due to renew in 2022!
CE is required with every renewal. You can review the continuing education requirements on the Continuing Education page of the Board's website.
Renewal notices will be sent October of 2023 to your last known address.
Failed to renew and need your Wyoming license? You must apply for Dentist Relicensure which costs $370.