Massachusetts Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Massachusetts dentists must renew their licenses through Board of Registration in Dentistry on a biennial basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $360.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official Massachusetts Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
40 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$360.00
All Massachusetts dental license fees are processed online through the Health Professions Licensing Portal and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants each renew on a 2-year cycle.
Initial licensure fees
| License type | Initial fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist | $660.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $126.00 |
| Dental Assistant | $60.00 |
Biennial renewal fees
| License type | Renewal fee | Renewal deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $360.00 | March 31, even-numbered years |
| Dental Hygienist | $60.00 | March 31, odd-numbered years |
| Dental Assistant | $45.00 | October 31, odd-numbered years |
A $57.00 late renewal fee applies once, in addition to the renewal fee, to any license not renewed on time. Licensees who exceed the 90-day grace period after expiration must follow the Board's reactivation process rather than the standard renewal flow, which requires proof of all CEUs owed for each lapsed cycle in addition to the renewal and late fees.
Permit fees
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual Anesthesia Permit A (general anesthesia/deep sedation) | $180.00 |
| Individual Anesthesia Permit B (moderate sedation) | $180.00 |
| Dental Facility Anesthesia/Sedation Permit | $180.00 |
| Dental Hygienist Local Anesthesia Permit (Permit L) renewal | $30.00 |
| Mobile Dental Facility (MDF) / Portable Dental Operation (PDO) facility renewal | $180.00 |
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