Minnesota Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Minnesota dentists must renew their licenses through Minnesota Board of Dentistry on a biennial basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $475.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official Minnesota Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
50 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$475.00
Minnesota dental license fees are set by statute under Minn. Stat. § 150A.091. Under subdivision 1 of that section, no fee may be refunded for any reason. Dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and licensed dental assistants renew on a biennial (two-year) cycle; limited faculty dentists and resident dentists/providers renew annually; corporations, firms, and dental labs renew annually by December 31.
Initial application fees (Minn. Stat. § 150A.091, subd. 2)
| License type | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist / Full Faculty Dentist | $308.00 |
| Limited Faculty Dentist | $140.00 |
| Resident Dentist or Dental Provider | $55.00 |
| Advanced Dental Therapist | $100.00 |
| Dental Therapist | $220.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $115.00 |
| Licensed Dental Assistant | $115.00 |
| Dental Assistant, Limited Radiology Registration | $27.00 |
| Guest License | $50.00 |
Renewal fees (Minn. Stat. § 150A.091, subd. 4–5)
| License type | Renewal fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist / Full Faculty Dentist | $475.00 | Biennial |
| Dental Therapist | $300.00 | Biennial |
| Dental Hygienist | $200.00 | Biennial |
| Licensed Dental Assistant | $150.00 | Biennial |
| Dental Assistant, Limited Radiology Registration | $24.00 | Biennial |
| Limited Faculty Dentist | up to $168.00 | Annual |
| Resident Dentist or Dental Provider | up to $85.00 | Annual |
A late fee applies to any renewal received after the statutory deadline: 50 percent of the annual renewal fee for annually renewed licenses, or 25 percent of the biennial renewal fee for biennially renewed licenses (subd. 6–7). Licensure by credentials carries its own fee: dentist $893.00, dental hygienist $235.00, dental assistant $71.00, and dental therapist $340.00 (subd. 9). Reinstating a suspended or revoked license costs $140.00 (dentist), $85.00 (dental therapist), $55.00 (dental hygienist), or $35.00 (dental assistant) (subd. 10).
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