Idaho Dental License Renewal

Idaho State Board of Dentistry Verified against official source Updated August 2026

Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Idaho.

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Quick Answer

In Idaho, dentist licenses renew every 2 years. 30 continuing education hours are required every 2 years.

Continuing Education

30 hrs

every 2 years

License Renewal

Every 2 years

Idaho dental license fees are capped by statute (Idaho Code § 54-920) and set within those caps by Board rule. As of January 1, 2026, DOPL placed the Board of Dentistry under a Fee Holiday, waiving renewal fees for dentists and dental hygienists who renew on or before their license expiration date; licensees who renew late remain responsible for all applicable fees. The table below reflects the Board's current published fee schedule, effective July 1, 2026.

License type Application fee License fee Renewal fee Late fee
Dentist / Dental Specialist $300.00 $280.00 $0.00 (Fee Holiday) $50.00
Dental Hygienist $150.00 $130.00 $0.00 (Fee Holiday) $50.00
Sedation Permit $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

Statutory maximum biennial license fees under Idaho Code § 54-920(2) are $400.00 for an active dentist, dental specialist, or general anesthesia/deep sedation dentist, $300.00 for an active dental therapist, and $220.00 for an active dental hygienist, with lower caps for inactive-status licenses. A license expires, and a $50.00 late fee applies, if a complete renewal application and fee are not submitted within 30 days of expiration; after that window the license is canceled.

New: Biennial birthdate renewal Beginning August 1, 2026, DOPL is transitioning the Board of Dentistry to a two-year birthdate renewal cycle, under which licenses will ultimately expire on the licensee's birthday. The 2026–2027 renewal cycle still follows the prior fixed dates — dentists and dental specialists renew by September 30, 2026, and dental hygienists renew by March 31, 2027 — after which each licensee moves onto their individual birthdate cycle. Moderate/general sedation and general anesthesia/deep sedation permits, and dental hygienist provisional licenses, are excluded from this transition. See the Board's renewal flowchart at dopl.idaho.gov/bod/ for how the change affects a specific renewal date.

License fees for new applicants are prorated from the date of licensure to the next scheduled renewal date. Application fees are non-refundable. Confirm current fee amounts before submitting payment at dopl.idaho.gov/bod/.

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