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Colorado Dental Applications and Forms

Dentist

Dentist Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

Apply Online

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Academic Dentist

Academic Dentist Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

Apply Online

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Dental Anesthesia Permits for Dentists and Academic Dentists

Dental Anesthesia Permit Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

Apply Online

  • Dental Anesthesia - Initial Approval to Administer Anesthesia
    • Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia (GEN)
    • Minimal Sedation (MINS)
    • Moderate Sedation (MODS)

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Dental Licensing Guide

Dental Licensing Guide

View the Dental Licensing Guide

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

Apply Online

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Dental Therapist

Dental Therapist Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

Apply Online

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Dental Hygienist/Therapist Permits

Dental Hygienist/Therapist Permit Applications, Instructions and Forms:

The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:

Apply Online

  • Local Anesthesia - Initial Approval to Administer Local Anesthetics
    • For Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists.
  • Interim Therapeutic Restorations - Initial Approval to Place Interim Therapeutic Restorations
    • For Dental Hygienists.

The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:

Dental Hygienist/Therapist Licensing Guide

Dental Hygienist Licensing Guide

View the Dental Hygienist/Therapist Licensing Guide


Communication from the Division: The Division of Professions and Occupations primary communication is via email. Please be sure to include your current email address on your application to receive important information about your application status and process.

License Expiration Bump Period for New Applicants: All new applicants who are issued a license within 120 days of the upcoming renewal expiration date will be issued a license with the next expiration date.

License Renewal Information: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be renewed to continue practicing.  View your expiration date by logging onto your DPO Online Services Account. Please note that renewals open approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the expiration date.

  • All Dentist, Academic Dentist, Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist licenses expire on February 28 of even-numbered years (February 29 during leap years).
  • All Dental Anesthesia Permits (GEN, MINS, MODS) expire 5 years from the date of issuance and the permit holder must have an active Dentist or Academic Dentist license.