Connecticut Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Connecticut.
Connecticut dental licenses renew annually under Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 19a-88 and 20-113a — not on a multi-year cycle. Renewals are processed online through eLicense; DPH sends renewal notices to the email address on file.
Dentist fees
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial application fee | $565.00 (the itemized U.S.-graduate requirements page states a completed application carries a total fee of $569.75, which includes a $4.75 charge to query the National Practitioner Data Bank) |
| Annual renewal application fee | $575.00 |
| Reinstatement fee | $565.00 |
| Retired/reduced-fee renewal | $95.00 (Regs. Conn. State Agencies §§ 19a-88-5 through 19a-88-10) |
Dental hygienist fees
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial application fee | $150.00 |
| Annual renewal application fee | $105.00 |
| Reinstatement fee | $150.00 |
Any dentist holding current, good-standing licensure who does not practice for monetary compensation may request the $95.00 reduced retired renewal fee by submitting a Request for Retired Dental Status form the first time it is requested (subsequent renewals auto-reflect the reduced amount). Dentists renewing at the reduced fee who provide direct volunteer dental care must still maintain professional liability insurance (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-162d) and meet continuing education requirements, and are barred from prescribing Schedule I or II controlled substances or owning/operating a practice.
Helpful Resources
Connecticut Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →Connecticut State 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 Connecticut 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.