New Hampshire Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire dentists and dental hygienists renew on a biennial (every 2 years) cycle under RSA 317-A:13 and Den 401. Renewal is completed online through the OPLC renewal portal, which can also be used to check the status of a pending renewal.
| License type | Active status* | Inactive status* | Status change fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist (initial, renewal, or reinstatement) | $215.00 | $121.00 | $93.00 |
| Dental Hygienist (initial, renewal, or reinstatement) | $215.00 | $121.00 | $93.00 |
* Active-status fees include a mandatory $28.00 Professional Health Program (PHP) fee, paid at the time of licensing. See nhphp.org for details on the PHP.
Permit and certification fees
| Credential | Application | Renewal | Reinstatement | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary License – Education Program | $40.00 | — | — | — |
| Temporary License – Voluntary Services | $40.00 | — | — | — |
| Hygienist Nitrous Oxide Permit | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | — |
| Certified Public Health Dental Hygienist (CPHDH) | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | — |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Cert (EFDA) | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 | Comprehensive evaluation: $750.00 |
| Sedation/Anesthesia Permits & Facility/Facility Hosting Permit | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 | Facility inspection: $300.00 |
Under RSA 317-A:15-a, a lapsed license is reinstated once the applicant meets renewal eligibility requirements and pays the registration fee, a late fee, and the reinstatement fee. Licensees who do not actively practice in New Hampshire within 2 years of their last biennial registration are moved to the Board's inactive list and must continue to register biennially at the inactive rate (RSA 317-A:16).
Helpful Resources
New Hampshire Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →New Hampshire Dental Society
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 New Hampshire 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.