Louisiana Dental License Renewal

Louisiana dental and dental hygiene licenses renew on a biennial (two-year) cycle under La. R.S. 37:770, with a staggered expiration date based on the licensee's last name at the time of original issuance: licensees whose last name began with A–L expire in odd-numbered years, and M–Z in even-numbered years, both on December 31. Online renewal is no longer available — renewal is by mail with a check or money order, using the paper renewal application on the Licensee Login page at lsbd.org/renewals.htm.

Application and initial licensing fees

Biennial renewal and permit fees

Failure to pay the renewal fee before the current certificate expires provides a basis for temporary suspension; a delinquency fee applies to any renewal paid after expiration but before suspension or revocation proceedings begin, under La. R.S. 37:770. Anesthesia and sedation permits do not transfer between offices — a new office permit application is required at each location.