Initial Licensing & Renewal Information
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Dental health professionals must apply for and renew their licenses with the Department of Health. The Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry ensures that all dentists and dental hygienists practicing in Rhode Island meet the requirements for licensure and comply with the applicable conditions and regulations of the law.
Rhode Island Dental Professionals Should be Aware of Phone Scam
Rhode Island dental professionals have been the target of a scam in which people pose as investigators from the Rhode Island Board of Dental Examiners or the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Callers will falsely state that a person's license is suspended or under investigation and they will request information, like a dentist’s NPI number, DEA registration number, and financial information.
RIDOH staff use the email address on file for all correspondence and never request personal information over the telephone.
If you are the target of a scam, please contact the FBI’s Boston Field Office at 857-386-2000 or the DEA Duty Line at 571-362-8487. You may also report the threat with the FBI online at https://ic3.gov.