Delaware Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Delaware dentists must renew their licenses through Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene on a biennial basis under state dental practice law to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official Delaware Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
50 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
All Delaware dental license fees are processed securely through DELPROS, which uses a shopping-cart system so applicants can pay for multiple applications or services at once, by credit or debit card, or delegate payment to a third party. Cash, checks, and money orders sent by mail are not accepted, and all processing fees are non-refundable.
Initial application fees
| License type | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist | $362 |
| Dentist Academic | $352 |
| Dentist Limited-Resident | $77 |
| Dentist-Community Health | $352 |
| Dentist-Community Health Upgrade to Dentist | $40 |
| Dental Hygienist | $117 |
| Dental Interstate Telehealth Registration | $50 |
| Anesthesia Restricted Permit I | $96 |
| Anesthesia Restricted Permit II | $96 |
| Anesthesia Unrestricted Permit | $96 |
Examination fees
| Exam | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist Exam Fee (in addition to application fee) | $250 |
| Dentist Late Exam Fee | $125 |
| Dental Hygienist Exam Fee (in addition to application fee) | $100 |
| Dental Hygienist Late Exam Fee | $50 |
Renewal and other fees
Delaware does not publish a flat renewal fee — licensees are notified of the exact renewal amount at the time of renewal in DELPROS. A late fee equal to 50% of the renewal fee applies to any renewal submitted after the license expiration date.
| Service Request | Fee |
|---|---|
| Inactive License Status Change (Dentist, Dentist Academic, Dental Hygienist) | $45 |
| CE Course Approval | $45 if submitted by the course provider; no fee if submitted by the licensee |
| Request for License Roster | $45 |
| Verification of Licensure | $35 |
| Verification of Licensure with Exam Scores/Hours/History | $45 |
| Dental Hygienist Request to Administer Local Anesthesia | $25 |
Renewal cycle
- Dentist, Dentist Academic, and Dental Hygienist licenses, plus Dental Interstate Telehealth Registrations and anesthesia permits, expire May 31 of even-numbered years.
- Dentist-Community Health licenses expire two years from their issue date.
- Dental Resident Limited licenses expire annually on June 30 and may be renewed each year while the residency continues.
- Late renewals may be filed up to one year after expiration with the late fee; after one year, the license terminates and the holder must reapply as a new applicant.
- Active licenses (Dentist, Hygienist, Academic) may be placed on inactive status for up to four years by Service Request in DELPROS.
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