Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners
Dentists and Dental Sedation
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!
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 Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners requires completion of a patient-based clinical examination. There are no exceptions to this requirement!! You MUST take a patient based clinical exam that meets the requirements in Chapter 3 of the Board Rules to be licensed in Wyoming.
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
Once an application file is received and determined to be complete, review typically takes 1-3 weeks. This is a generalization and not a guarantee. Review time may vary due to the application type, current staff and/or review committee workload, if any discipline is disclosed, etc.
All applications are processed as quickly as staff is able and each is processed in the order received.
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
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 Application Forms
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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
To permit each dental office where sedation is being performed:
Initial Facility Permit Application - 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 - To change the responsible dentist for an already permitted sedation facility
Facility Inspection Forms
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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 Re-Inspection Form - For a designated responsible dentist of a facility to verify completion of a sedation facility's re-inspection (due every 5 years)
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.