Alabama Dental License Renewal
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Alabama.
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Quick Answer
In Alabama, dentist licenses renew every year for $350.00. 20 continuing education hours are required each year.
Continuing Education
20 hrs
every year
License Renewal
Every year
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$350.00
Alabama dental license and permit fees are set by rule with a maximum allowable amount, and the Board currently charges less than that ceiling for most credentials. Fees below reflect the Board's Fee Schedule (revised April 2025).
Initial licensing fees
| Credential | Amount charged | Statutory maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Dental License by Regional Exam | $700.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Dental License by Credentials | $2,500.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Dental Hygiene License by Regional Exam | $350.00 | $500.00 |
| Dental Hygiene License by Credentials | $1,400.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Special Purpose License | $450.00 | $750.00 |
| Military Spouse License | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Special Volunteer License | $50.00 | $150.00 |
Annual renewal fees
| Credential | Amount charged | Statutory maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Annual Registration | $350.00 | $500.00 |
| Dental Hygiene Annual Registration | $70.00 | $150.00 |
Common permit fees include the Controlled Substance Permit ($225.00 new / $150.00 renewal, plus a $10.00 state PDMP fee), the Oral Conscious Sedation Permit ($200.00 new / $100.00 renewal), the Parenteral Sedation and General Anesthesia Permits ($1,350.00 new / $300.00 renewal each), and the Hygiene Infiltration Anesthesia Permit ($100.00 new / $75.00 renewal). A duplicate or replacement license costs $25.00, dental license reinstatement carries a $250.00 penalty, and dental hygiene reinstatement carries a $100.00 penalty.
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