Mississippi Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Mississippi.
All Mississippi dental licenses and permits renew on a biennial basis under Board Regulation 37. Renewal opens 60 days before November 1 (i.e., September 1) and runs through October 31. Dentists renew in odd-numbered years (e.g., 2025, 2027) and dental hygienists and radiology permit holders renew in even-numbered years (e.g., 2026, 2028). Renewals must be completed online through the Board's portal at gateway.dentalboard.ms.gov — paper renewal forms are no longer accepted.
Application and renewal fees
| Credential | Initial application fee | Biennial renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dental license (by examination) | $250.00 | $200.00 |
| Dental license (by credentials) | $2,500.00 | |
| Dental specialty license | $300.00 | $125.00 |
| Dental institutional/teaching/provisional license | $25.00 | $200.00 |
| Dental hygiene license (by examination) | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| Dental hygiene license (by credentials) | $750.00 | |
| Class 1, 2, or 3 anesthesia permit (each) | $300.00 | $150.00 |
| Hygienist local anesthesia certification | $50.00 | $12.50 (or $25.00 under Reg. 13) |
| Radiology permit | $60.00 | $30.00 |
Late renewal penalties
- Dental, specialty, and institutional licenses: $50.00 penalty (Nov. 1–30) or $100.00 penalty (Dec. 1–31), plus the renewal fee
- Dental hygiene licenses: $25.00 penalty (Nov. 1–30) or $50.00 penalty (Dec. 1–31), plus the renewal fee
- Radiology permits: $20.00 penalty (Nov. 1–30) or $40.00 penalty (Dec. 1–31), plus the renewal fee
All dentists and dental hygienists must also pay a mandatory Professional Health Network (PHN) assessment with each renewal; radiology permit holders are not currently required to pay it. An annual impaired-practitioner renewal fee of $25.00 applies to all dentists and hygienists. Additional fees apply for duplicate licenses ($20.00), certified copies ($20.00), certification of licensure status ($20.00), and non-sufficient-funds checks ($50.00). See Board Regulation 37 for the complete fee schedule.
Helpful Resources
Mississippi Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →Mississippi Dental Association
Membership, contact details, and how the state dental association supports licensed dentists.
Learn more →License Requirements
See the exams, education, and application steps required to become a licensed dentist or dental hygienist in every state.
Learn more →CE Requirements
See how many continuing education hours are required to renew your license in each state, and which courses qualify.
Learn more →How to Verify a License
Verify a dentist's or hygienist's license status using each state board's official lookup tool.
Learn more →How to File a Complaint
Step-by-step guidance on filing a complaint against a dentist or hygienist with your state dental board.
Learn more →Disciplinary Actions
How state dental boards investigate and discipline dentists, and how to check a practitioner's public record.
Learn more →Dental Specialties
The 12 recognized dental specialties explained, from orthodontics to oral surgery, and how specialty licensing works.
Learn more →This page is your Mississippi renewal starting point
Fees and deadlines above cover what it takes to renew, but continuing education specifics and complaint procedures live on the board's main page. Before you renew, verify your license status is current and in good standing using the tool above.