Dental
Delta Dental
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Delta Dental across 51 states.
90-120 days
Re-credential every 3 yrs
Quick Overview
Timeline
90 - 120 days
CAQH
Not Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
51
How Delta Dental Credentialing Actually Works
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Timeline
Not published by the payer
Recredentialing
Not published by the payer
Delta Dental is not one company: it is a federation of independent state member companies, and you credential with the member company for your state. Enrollment runs online through DDS Enroll, which also carries recredentialing later.
The stall to avoid: Participation with one state's Delta Dental does not carry to another state: each member company credentials separately, and network tiers (PPO vs Premier) are separate participation decisions with different fee schedules.
From PayerReady's payer enrollment research, built from the payer's own provider manuals and enrollment pages. Payer processes change; when a fact is not published by the payer, we say so rather than guess.
About Delta Dental
Delta Dental is a dental benefits administrator providing dental insurance coverage through employer groups, government programs, and individual plans. They credential dentists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and other dental professionals for their provider networks.
How to Get Credentialed
1
Gather Required Documents
Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and board certifications.
2
Prepare Your Application
Complete Delta Dental's provider enrollment application with all required information and supporting documentation.
3
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to Delta Dental. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
4
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 90-120 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
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Required Documents
CV/Resume
DEA License
Required if performing sedation or prescribing controlled substances
Malpractice Insurance
Medical License
NPI Certificate
Enrollment Forms
Delta Dental Provider Application
Provider application to join the Delta Dental Premier or PPO network.
Online
Download
Contact Information
Provider Credentialing
1-800-765-6003
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provider Services
1-800-765-6003
Claims & Billing
1-800-765-6003
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Available States
Alaska
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District Of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
+ 36 more states below
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Select Your State
Choose your state for Delta Dental-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Alabama
Open
Alaska
Open
Arizona
Open
Arkansas
Open
California
Open
Colorado
Open
Connecticut
Open
Delaware
Open
District Of Columbia
Open
Florida
Open
Georgia
Open
Hawaii
Open
Idaho
Open
Illinois
Open
Indiana
Open
Iowa
Open
Kansas
Open
Kentucky
Open
Louisiana
Open
Maine
Open
Maryland
Open
Massachusetts
Open
Michigan
Open
Minnesota
Open
Mississippi
Open
Missouri
Open
Montana
Open
Nebraska
Open
Nevada
Open
New Hampshire
Open
New Jersey
Open
New Mexico
Open
New York
Open
North Carolina
Open
North Dakota
Open
Ohio
Open
Oklahoma
Open
Oregon
Open
Pennsylvania
Open
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Open
South Carolina
Open
South Dakota
Open
Tennessee
Open
Texas
Open
Utah
Open
Vermont
Open
Virginia
Open
Virgin Islands
Washington
Open
West Virginia
Open
Wisconsin
Open
Wyoming
Open
Delta Dental credentialing requirements by state
Delta Dental enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 51 states Delta Dental operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.
| State | Local plan | Network | Portal / phone | State-specific notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Alabama | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Arkansas | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Arizona | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| California | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Colorado | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Connecticut | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| District Of Columbia | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Delaware | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Florida | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Georgia | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Hawaii | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Iowa | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Idaho | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Illinois | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Indiana | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Kansas | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Kentucky | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Louisiana | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Massachusetts | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Maryland | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Maine | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Michigan | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Minnesota | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Missouri | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Mississippi | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Montana | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| North Carolina | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| North Dakota | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Nebraska | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| New Hampshire | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| New Jersey | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| New Mexico | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Nevada | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| New York | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Ohio | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Oklahoma | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Oregon | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Pennsylvania | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Rhode Island | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| South Carolina | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| South Dakota | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Tennessee | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Texas | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Utah | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Virginia | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Vermont | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Washington | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Wisconsin | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| West Virginia | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
| Wyoming | Delta Dental | Open | Provider portal | Delta Dental is not one company — it is a network of 39 independent member companies operating state-by-state under the Delta Dental Plans Association, so there is no single national application. Enter your practice state at deltadental.com/dentist/join-our-network to be directed to your local Delta Dental. Most member companies credential through CAQH (re-attest your profile every 120 days) at no cost, and a signed Participating Provider Agreement with your local Delta Dental is honored throughout the national system. Delta Dental runs a dual network — Delta Dental PPO (lower contracted fees) and Delta Dental Premier (broader, higher fee schedule); dentists choose which to join. Credentialing verifies license, DEA, malpractice coverage, and work history against the NPDB and state dental boards. Recredentialing occurs every 3 years. |
Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified June 10, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.
Common questions about Delta Dental credentialing
How long does Delta Dental credentialing take?
Delta Dental credentialing typically takes 90–120 days from a complete submission to an approved effective date. Incomplete applications are the main cause of delay: a missing document or an unattested CAQH profile restarts the clock rather than pausing it.
Does Delta Dental require CAQH?
No. Delta Dental does not enroll through CAQH ProView, so credentialing data is submitted directly on Delta Dental's own application instead. You still need the same underlying documents — license, DEA where applicable, malpractice coverage and work history.
Which states does Delta Dental operate in?
Delta Dental has credentialing operations in 51 states. 51 of those 51 currently show an open panel. Requirements are not uniform: local plan names, provider portals and state-specific conditions differ, which is what the state-by-state table above records.