Iowa Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Iowa dentists must renew their licenses through Iowa Dental Board on a biennial basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $315.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official Iowa Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
30 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$315.00
Iowa dental license and registration fees are set under Iowa Administrative Code 481—Chapter 571 (Dental Board Fees) and are paid through the Iowa Dental Board online services portal. Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants renew every two years; the current renewal period runs from September 2024 through August 2026.
Initial application fees
| License type | On the basis of exam | On the basis of credentials/verification |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist (DDS/DMD) | $200.00 | $550.00 |
| Dental Hygienist (RDH) | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Dental Assistant (RDA, no radiography) | $40.00 | — |
| Dental Assistant with radiography (QDA) | $60.00 | — |
Other application fees: background check packet $46.00 (dentists and hygienists); dentist or hygienist faculty permit $200.00; moderate sedation or general anesthesia permit $500.00; dentist resident license $120.00; local anesthesia permit (hygienists) $70.00; radiography-only qualification (QDA/XDA) $40.00.
Renewal fees (every 2 years)
| License type | Renewal fee | Late fee (Sept.) | Late fee (Oct.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist (DDS/DMD) | $315.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Dental Hygienist (RDH) | $150.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Dental Assistant (RDA) | $75.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Dental Assistant with radiography (QDA) | $115.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
Permit renewals: moderate sedation or general anesthesia permit $125.00; local anesthesia permit (hygienists) $25.00; faculty permit $315.00.
Miscellaneous fees: duplicate license/permit/registration certificate $25.00; hard-copy renewal card $25.00 (electronic copies are free); written license certification or verification $25.00; facility inspection at actual cost up to $500.00; returned check $39.00. See the Board's full fee schedule for reinstatement and temporary permit fees.
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