Hawaii Dental License Renewal
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Hawaii.
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Quick Answer
In Hawaii, dentist licenses renew every 2 years for $308.00. 38 continuing education hours are required every 2 years.
Continuing Education
38 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$308.00
All Hawaii dental licenses, regardless of issuance date, are subject to biennial renewal on or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year (HRS §448-7), except the Community Service Dental Hygienist license, which renews annually within one month before its own expiration date. The Board typically accepts on-time renewals starting November 3 of the renewal year.
Initial licensing fees
| License type | If issued in an even-numbered year | If issued in an odd-numbered year |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $448.00 (Application $100, License $120, Compliance Resolution Fund $148, half-renewal for year two $80) | $294.00 (Application $100, License $120, Compliance Resolution Fund $74) |
| Dental Hygienist | $246.00 (Application $50, License $64, Compliance Resolution Fund $100, half-renewal for year two $32) | $164.00 (Application $50, License $64, Compliance Resolution Fund $50) |
The application fee is not refundable. A $25.00 service charge applies to any dishonored payment.
Biennial renewal fees (on-time, active status)
| License type | Active status | Inactive status |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist (DT) | $308.00 | $12.00 |
| Dentist (DT) with Anesthesia Privilege | $388.00 | — |
| Dental Hygienist (DH) | $164.00 | $12.00 |
| Community Service Dentist (CSDT) | $200.00 | — |
| Community Service Dental Hygienist (CSDH) | $105.00 (annual) | — |
Restoration (late renewal) fees, within 2 years of forfeiture
| License type | Cost to restore |
|---|---|
| Dentist (DT) — active status | $308.00 |
| Dentist (DT) with Anesthesia Privilege | $388.00 |
| Dentist (DT) — inactive status | $34.00 |
| Dental Hygienist (DH) — active status | $164.00 |
| Dental Hygienist (DH) — inactive status | $62.00 |
| Community Service Dentist (CSDT) | $298.00 |
| Community Service Dental Hygienist (CSDH) | Must reapply as a new applicant |
A license forfeited for failure to renew, pay fees, or complete CE may be restored within two years of expiration by meeting the renewal requirements and paying the applicable fees. After two years, restoration additionally requires evidence of at least three years of recent clinical practice (including 1,000+ hours per year for the prior three years), proof of completed CE, and a National Practitioner Data Bank self-query — and the Board may require an independent background check. After five years, the license holder must reapply as a brand-new applicant and retake the licensure examination.
Renew online at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov.
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