Missouri Dental License Renewal
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Missouri.
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Quick Answer
In Missouri, dentist licenses renew every 2 years for $150.00. 50 continuing education hours are required every 2 years.
Continuing Education
50 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$150.00
Missouri dental licensing fees are set by Board rule under 20 CSR 2110-2.170. All fees are nonrefundable.
Application and examination fees
| Credential | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist (includes initial jurisprudence exam) | $150.00 |
| Dental Specialist | $150.00 |
| Dental Hygienist (includes initial jurisprudence exam) | $100.00 |
| Limited Teaching License | $230.00 |
Reexamination fees: $100.00 for the dentist jurisprudence exam, $50.00 for the dental hygienist jurisprudence exam.
Biennial renewal fees
| License type | Renewal fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist | $150.00 |
| Dental Specialist | $150.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $60.00 |
| Limited Teaching License | $250.00 |
A $100.00 renewal penalty fee applies to any dentist, dental specialist, dental hygienist, or limited teaching license not renewed on time. Miscellaneous fees include corporation name approval ($15.00), verification of licensure ($20.00), a duplicate original certificate ($50.00), and a duplicate renewal license beyond the first two issued ($5.00 each).
Renewal cycle
Under Section 332.181, RSMo, and 20 CSR 2110-2.071, dentist and dental hygienist licenses renew every two years on a fixed cycle — the renewal period runs from December 1 through November 30, with licenses expiring November 30 of each even-numbered year (not on the licensee's birthday). Renewal is contingent on completing the required continuing education hours and holding current BLS/ACLS certification.
Current fees for permits, EF credentials, and other credential types are set out in full at 20 CSR 2110-2.170; contact the Board at dental@pr.mo.gov to confirm the fee applicable to a specific transaction.
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