Hawaii Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Hawaii dentists must renew their licenses through Hawaii Board of Dentistry on a biennial basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $308.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 38 hours of continuing education every 2 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official Hawaii Dental Board Portal ↗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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