A step-by-step guide to transferring your dental license — built for dentists who are relocating.
What is OpenPractice?
The fastest way to get licensed in a new state
Moving between states as a dentist means navigating a maze of different boards, requirements, and timelines. OpenPractice cuts through all of it and walks you through every step.
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The problem
Interstate dental licensing is genuinely hard
Every state has its own board, its own application, its own fees, its own timeline. Most dentists spend weeks just figuring out what they need — and then miss something anyway.
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No two states are the same
Some accept your existing exam scores. Others require completely different ones. Requirements change without notice and are buried in government websites.
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The timeline is a mystery
Most dentists underestimate how long licensing takes by 2–3 months, delaying their start date and income.
03
One missing document resets everything
A single missing notarization or background check can push you back 6–8 weeks while the board waits.
How it works
We build your roadmap. You follow it.
Tell us where you are and where you are going. Everything else is handled.
1
You tell us your move
Select your current state and destination. We instantly build your personalized roadmap — no guesswork, no reading through board websites.
All 50 states covered. Requirements, fees, timelines, and exam score policies all researched and kept current.
2
We give you a step-by-step checklist
Every step in the right order, with a plain-language explanation of why it matters. No legal jargon. No guessing what comes next.
16 steps across 4 phases — from gathering credentials all the way to updating your DEA registration after you arrive.
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You track every credential and document
Direct links to every portal you need, pre-written email templates, call scripts, and a journey tracker for each credential — including confirmation of receipt.
Direct-send credentials tracked separately. We make it clear what must go institution-to-board, and track each stage including confirmation numbers.
4
You know your exact timeline
See a realistic license date based on real board processing times for your destination state, not generic averages.
Requirements vary by specialty. We tailor your checklist.
Step 3 of 3 — Your move
Where are you relocating?
We build your personalized roadmap instantly.
Account created
Welcome. Your roadmap is ready.
My Roadmap
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Your Roadmap
Your personalized roadmap
New York → Texas
General Dentist · $200 application fee · 10–14 week estimate
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Destination state
Texas requirements
Application fee$200
Accepts NERBYes
Jurisprudence examRequired
Background checkFBI + TX DPS
Processing time10–14 weeks
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Credentials & Portals
Direct links · Stage tracking · Confirmation numbers
Every portal you need. Click any credential to expand it — copy the URL, open the site, follow the instructions, and log confirmation numbers at each stage.
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Passport Photo
Not uploaded
Requirements
Size
2×2 in · Min 600×600 px
Background
Plain white or off-white
Recency
Within the last 6 months
No glasses
No glasses or head coverings
Full face
Front view, both eyes open
Format
JPG or PNG · Max 5 MB
Upload your photo — we'll check the requirements
Drag photo here or click to browse
JPG or PNG · Max 5 MB
Take your photo — PhotoAiD
Take your photo with PhotoAiD
AI automatically formats to the correct 2×2 inch size with white background. Free — no account required.
Or visit CVS · Walgreens · USPS for in-store service
Timeline
Week-by-week progress
Compare States
All 50 states side by side
State comparison
Compare any two destination states
See fees, timelines, exam requirements, and complexity side by side for any two states.
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Ask anything about your New York → Texas license transfer — requirements, timelines, documents, what to do if something goes wrong.
I know you are a General Dentist moving from New York to Texas
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Personal information
Your name and contact details
General Dentist · New York → Texas
Dental specialty
Used to tailor your checklist and requirements
Saved
State transfer
Your origin and destination states
Heads up: Changing your destination state will regenerate your entire roadmap, checklist, and credential requirements. Your progress on the current roadmap will be reset. Are you sure?
A brief weekly email showing your checklist progress and any upcoming deadlines.
Deadline reminders
Reminders when a credential or document has been pending for more than 2 weeks.
Board processing updates
Alerts when average processing times for your destination state change significantly.
Tips and guidance
Occasional emails with advice specific to your transfer route and specialty.
Product updates
When OpenPractice adds new features or state data relevant to your move.
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Current plan
Free
$0 / month · Free during beta
Personalized roadmap
All 50 states
Credential tracker
Portal links
Timeline view
You are on the Free plan
Coming soon
Pro
$29 / month
Everything in Free
Unlimited AI assistant
Document storage
Email reminders
Priority support
Export to PDF
Usage this month
AI Assistant messages12 / 20 free
Document uploads3 / 5 free
Password
Change your login password
Connected accounts
Link external accounts for faster sign-in
Google
Sign in with your Google account
Apple
Sign in with your Apple ID
Password updated
Danger zone
Export my data
Download a copy of all your roadmap data, credential notes, and progress.
Reset my roadmap
Clear all progress and start your roadmap from scratch. Cannot be undone.
Delete account
Permanently delete your account and all associated data. Cannot be undone.
Plans & Billing
Choose your plan
Simple pricing
Your license transfer shouldn't cost a fortune
Start free and upgrade when you need more. Cancel anytime. No hidden fees.
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Free
$0
Free during beta
Everything you need to start your license transfer and track progress.
Personalized roadmap — all 50 states
Credential tracker with portal links
Timeline & state comparison
20 AI assistant messages/month
Document storage
Email reminders
PDF export
You are on this plan
Pro
$29/ month
For dentists who want to move faster and have everything in one place.
Everything in Free
Unlimited AI assistant
Document storage (50 files)
Weekly email progress reminders
Export full roadmap to PDF
Deadline alerts
Priority support
Practice
$79/ month
For office managers and practices relocating multiple dentists at once.
Everything in Pro
Up to 5 dentist profiles
Team progress dashboard
Shared document storage (200 files)
Admin controls
Dedicated onboarding call
Custom invoice for reimbursement
14-day money-back guarantee. If OpenPractice Pro doesn't save you time on your license transfer, we will refund you in full — no questions asked.
Common questions
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel anytime from your Settings page. You keep Pro access until the end of your billing period. No cancellation fees.
What happens to my data if I downgrade?
Your roadmap progress, credential notes, and confirmation numbers are always yours regardless of plan. If you downgrade, stored documents are kept for 30 days so you can download them before access is removed.
Is my payment information secure?
All payments are processed through Stripe, which is PCI DSS Level 1 certified — the highest level of payment security. OpenPractice never stores your card details.
Can my employer reimburse this?
Yes. Every subscription includes a proper invoice you can submit for reimbursement. Practice plan subscribers also receive a custom invoice on request. Many dental groups cover professional licensing tools as a business expense.
What if I'm moving to multiple states?
You can update your destination state at any time from Settings. Your roadmap regenerates instantly for the new state pair. We are working on multi-state tracking for a future release.
Complete your upgrade
You are upgrading to OpenPractice Pro — billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
License issued — your Texas dental license is ready
Texas Board processing updates
Alerts if the Texas Board's average processing time changes significantly.
As needed
About this alert
We monitor reported processing times and alert you if there is a significant change — useful for adjusting your start date planning. Typically 2–4 times per year.