Georgia Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Georgia dentists must renew their licenses through Georgia Board of Dentistry on a biennial basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $260.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official Georgia Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
40 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$260.00
Georgia dental licenses renew on a biennial cycle: under Board Rule 150-3-.05, all dental and dental-hygiene licenses expire at the close of December 31 in every odd-numbered year. Dentist licenses are administratively revoked on July 1 of the following even-numbered year if not renewed; dental hygienists have a late-renewal window from January 1 through June 30 of that same even-numbered year. Renewals are processed online through the Board's eGov portal at gadch.mylicense.com/eGov; paper renewal forms are not available.
Application and licensure fees
| Fee | Dentist | Dental Hygienist |
|---|---|---|
| Licensure by examination | $125.00 | $75.00 |
| Licensure by credentials / endorsement | $3,025.00 | $1,025.00 |
| Reinstatement of a lapsed license | $1,675.00 | $375.00 |
Biennial renewal fees
| Fee | Dentist | Dental Hygienist |
|---|---|---|
| On-time renewal application fee | $260.00 | $85.00 |
| Late renewal fee | $525.00 | $275.00 |
Dentists who hold a sedation or anesthesia permit pay an additional $300.00 application fee, a $200.00 permit renewal fee, and a $405.00 late renewal fee. Other published fees include: license verification, $25.00; roster of licensees, $100.00; decorative wall certificate, $50.00 (dentist) or $25.00 (hygienist); and a $40.00 bad-check charge.
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