New Mexico Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
New Mexico dentists must renew their licenses through New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care on a triennial basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $550.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official New Mexico Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
60 hrs
every 3 years
License Renewal
Every 3 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$550.00
New Mexico dental licenses and certifications renew on a three-year cycle. Per the Board's published FAQ guidance, all covered licenses and certificates expire on June 30 of the licensee's renewal year, and continuing education must be completed within the renewal period before renewing. Fees below are published on the Board's fee schedule.
Initial licensure fees
| License type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist by Credentials | $850.00 |
| Dentist by Examination | $600.00 |
| Dentist 12-Month Residency Program | $75.00 |
| Dentist 12-Month Temporary | $400.00 |
| Dental Hygienist by Credentials | $400.00 |
| Dental Hygienist by Examination | $350.00 |
| Dental Hygienist by Collaborative Practice | $150.00 |
| Dental Hygienist 12-Month Temporary | $250.00 |
| Dental Assistant | $50.00 |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary | $100.00 |
| Community Dental Health Coordinator | $100.00 |
| Non-Dentist Owner | $300.00 |
Triennial renewal fees
| License type | Renewal fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist (plus $30.00 impairment fee) | $550.00 |
| Dental Hygienist (plus $15.00 impairment fee) | $325.00 |
| Dental Assistant | $50.00 |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary | $100.00 |
| Community Dental Health Coordinator | $100.00 |
| Non-Dentist Owner | $150.00 |
Anesthesia and sedation permit fees
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nitrous Oxide (Dentist) | $25.00 |
| Minimal Sedation (initial & renewal) | $25.00 |
| Moderate Sedation (initial & renewal) | $300.00 |
| Deep Sedation (Dentist) | $300.00 |
| Local Anesthesia (Hygienist, by Credentials) | $100.00 |
| Local Anesthesia (Hygienist, by Examination) | $40.00 |
Duplicate license fees range from $10.00 (Dental Assistant, EFDA, CDHC) to $25.00 (Dentist, Hygienist, Non-Dentist Owner). The Board also charges $300.00 per license type for a mailing list or mailing labels, and $10.00 each for a printed set of Board rules or statutes.
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