Arizona Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Arizona.
Arizona dental license fees and renewal periods are set by statute and processed through the Board's online portal at azus-sbde.ongovcore.com/public. Under A.R.S. § 32-1207, dentists, dental hygienists, and dental business entities renew every three years, with the license expiring on the licensee's birthday rather than a fixed date.
Initial licensing fees
| License type | Credential fee | Prorated first-year fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $2,000.00 (ARS § 32-1240(B)) | $110.00 (ARS § 32-1236(C)) |
| Dental Hygienist | $1,000.00 (ARS § 32-1292.01(B)) | $55.00 (ARS § 32-1287(C)) |
| Denturist | — | $46.00 per month of the first certified year (ARS § 32-1297.06(C)) |
| Business Entity Registration | $100.00 per year (ARS § 32-1213(B)(4)) | — |
Triennial renewal fees
| License type | Renewal fee | Retired / disabled status |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $650.00 (ARS § 32-1236(A)) | $15.00 (ARS § 32-1236(G)) |
| Dental Hygienist | $325.00 (ARS § 32-1287(A)) | $15.00 (ARS § 32-1287(F)) |
| Denturist | $300.00 (ARS § 32-1297.06(A)) | — |
A $100.00 late renewal fee applies to any license not renewed on time (ARS §§ 32-1236(D), 32-1287(D), 32-1297.06(D)). Dentists with an anesthesia and sedation permit also pay $300.00 to obtain or renew the permit, plus $25.00 for each additional office location (ARS § 32-1207(E)).
The jurisprudence examination required for initial licensure carries a separate $35.00 testing fee paid directly to the online testing platform, in addition to the statutory examination fees listed above. See the Board's full fee schedule for license verification, copying, and mailing-list fees.
Helpful Resources
Arizona Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →Arizona Dental Association
Membership, contact details, and how the state dental association supports licensed dentists.
Learn more →License Requirements
See the exams, education, and application steps required to become a licensed dentist or dental hygienist in every state.
Learn more →CE Requirements
See how many continuing education hours are required to renew your license in each state, and which courses qualify.
Learn more →How to Verify a License
Verify a dentist's or hygienist's license status using each state board's official lookup tool.
Learn more →How to File a Complaint
Step-by-step guidance on filing a complaint against a dentist or hygienist with your state dental board.
Learn more →Disciplinary Actions
How state dental boards investigate and discipline dentists, and how to check a practitioner's public record.
Learn more →Dental Specialties
The 12 recognized dental specialties explained, from orthodontics to oral surgery, and how specialty licensing works.
Learn more →This page is your Arizona renewal starting point
Fees and deadlines above cover what it takes to renew, but continuing education specifics and complaint procedures live on the board's main page. Before you renew, verify your license status is current and in good standing using the tool above.