--- title: "How To Check a Missouri Dentist's License in 5 Steps" description: "Use the state's licensee search to check a Missouri dentist's license. Learn the five steps, what it shows, and where to ask the Missouri Dental Board." url: https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/blog/how-to-check-a-missouri-dentists-license publisher: Town Center Dental phone: +1-636-273-5866 quote: https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/request-appointment --- # How To Check a Missouri Dentist's License in 5 Steps Missouri's Division of Professional Registration offers an online licensee search that it calls Primary Source Verification of licensure. Pick Dentist as the profession, enter the name or license number, and read the result. For questions, call the Missouri Dental Board at 573.751.0040. LocalPublished October 26, 20263 min read ## Where do I check a dentist’s license in Missouri? Use the state’s licensee search. The Missouri Division of Professional Registration runs it on its MO PRO license portal. The page says the search “provides data extracted from our database and constitutes a Primary Source Verification of licensure.” Primary source means the record comes from the agency that issues the license, not from a third-party directory. This post explains the tool, as of October 2026. It does not report the license status of any person or office. ## How do I use the licensee search? Follow these five steps: 1. Go to the Licensee Search page on the MO PRO license portal. Pick the active licensee search for current licenses. A separate tab covers non-active licensees. 2. Under Profession Name, choose Dentist. The list also has Dental Hygienist and other dental categories. 3. Add a name or a license number. The page says, “You must choose at least one criterion (County, Profession, Name, or License Number).” A name search can be partial, with at least two characters. A license number must be exact. 4. Press Submit. The results table shows the licensee’s name, profession, city and state. 5. Open the record to read more. If you cannot find someone, check the spelling, try a shorter name or search by license number. Search choice What it does Profession: Dentist Limits results to dentist records County Narrows results to one county, such as St. Louis County Name (partial) Needs at least two characters; may return many people License number (exact) Finds one record if the number is right The portal also uses a reCAPTCHA check. If you are asked to verify that you are a person, follow the page’s prompt. ## What does the search tell me? It confirms that a person appears in the state’s database for a profession. The portal says the data is updated nightly. It also says, “If you are unable to locate licensee information or have questions regarding any of the information supplied, please contact the individual licensing board directly.” We do not interpret records here. If something looks wrong or unclear, ask the Dental Board. The profession list includes permit and certificate categories as well. If you want to know what a category means, ask the board. We do not explain them here. ## How do I reach the Missouri Dental Board? The Dental Board’s page lists a Jefferson City address, a phone number of 573.751.0040 and an email of [dental@pr.mo.gov](mailto:dental@pr.mo.gov). The page also has links for complaint forms, discipline and a request for verification of licensure. It carries a scam alert too. The Board says that “under no circumstances will the Board contact licensees and solicit any kind of payment over the phone.” ## What if I cannot find the dentist I am looking for? Do not assume the worst. Start with simple fixes: check the spelling, try the first few letters of the last name, and try a different county. Dentists sometimes practice under a name that differs from the office name, so search for the person, not the business. If you have the license number from a card or a bill, use it, because an exact number gives one record. If you still cannot find the record, the portal says to contact the licensing board directly. You can also ask the dental office for the dentist’s full name and license number. Offices handle this request often, and it is a fair question for any patient to ask. ## What can I do if I have a concern? The Dental Board page links to complaint forms. We cannot advise you on a complaint, and this post is not legal advice. If you have a concern about care, you may want to speak first with the office, then contact the board if you still have questions. Keep dates, names and copies of your records. ## What else should I ask a dental office? A license is one check among several. Ask the office which dentist will treat you, what the plan is and what an estimate looks like in writing. A [general dentist](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/general-dentist) provides broad care. The letters after a name, like [DDS or DMD](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/dds-and-dmd), both mean a dental degree. Our guide on [how to choose a dentist](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-choose-a-dentist) lists more questions. A written [treatment plan](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/treatment-plan) helps you compare offices. ## Next step Read about our [family dentistry](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/services/family-dentistry) page and our [about page](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/about) to see who treats patients at our office. To ask a question, call (636) 273-5866 or [request an appointment](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/request-appointment). ## Frequently asked questions ### Where do I look up a Missouri dentist's license? Use the Licensee Search on the state's MO PRO license portal at mopro.mo.gov/license. The Missouri Department of Professional Registration's Dental Board page also links to licensee search, license verification requests, discipline and complaint forms. ### What do I need to search? The search page says you must choose at least one criterion: county, profession, name or license number. Choose Dentist as the profession, then enter a name or a license number. A license number gives an exact match. ### How current is the information? The portal says its licensee search data is extracted from its database and updated nightly, and that it constitutes a Primary Source Verification of licensure. If you cannot find someone, it says to contact the licensing board directly. ### Where do I ask the Dental Board a question? The Missouri Dental Board lists a Jefferson City office, phone 573.751.0040 and email dental@pr.mo.gov on its page. Its page also offers complaint forms and a way to request a verification of licensure. ### Does this post tell me whether our dentists are licensed? No. This post explains how to use the state's tool. It does not report any person's license status. You can use the steps below to look up any dentist, including ours. ## Terms on this page - [Dental hygienist](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-hygienist) - [General dentist](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/general-dentist) - [Treatment plan](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/treatment-plan) ## Sources 1. [Missouri Division of Professional Registration: License Search Page (MO PRO)](https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/license-search) 2. [Missouri Division of Professional Registration: License Search Page (MO PRO)](https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/license-search) 3. [Missouri Division of Professional Registration: Dental Board](https://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp) 4. [Missouri Division of Professional Registration: Dental Board](https://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp) Written by Town Center Dental and checked against the sources above on October 26, 2026. Dental guidance changes, so check the linked page, and ask your dentist about your own care. ## Keep reading - [How to Choose a Dentist (and Check a Missouri License)Choose a dentist by weighing location, hours, plan network, communication, fees information and how the office handles emergencies, then meet the office before you commit. 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Waiting periods, frequency limits and exclusions decide what is paid, so read the plan before treatment.](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/guides/dental-insurance-explained) - [Sedation Dentistry: How Safe Is It, and Which Type Fits Your Visit?Sedation dentistry uses medicine to help you feel calm during dental care. Common types are nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation and general anesthesia. Missouri requires a state permit for dentists who give deeper levels. Town Center Dental describes its own sedation care on its sedation page. Your dentist will talk with you about what fits you.](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/guides/sedation-dentistry-guide) ## Ready when you are [Request an appointment](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/request-appointment)[Call (636) 273-5866](tel:+1-636-273-5866)