Ohio Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Ohio dentists must renew their licenses through Ohio State Dental Board on a biennial basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $312.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official Ohio Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
30 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$312.00
All Ohio dental fees are paid online through eLicense Ohio. Dentist and dental hygienist licenses are issued for a two-year (biennial) term and expire exactly two years from the date of issuance; the online renewal application opens 90 days before the expiration date.
Dentist and dental hygienist fees
| License type | Initial fee | Renewal fee | Late fee | Reinstatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $454.00 | $312.00 | $127.00 | $312.00 (retired) / $693.00 (expired) |
| Dental Hygienist | $184.00 | $144.00 | $39.00 | $144.00 (retired) / $183.00 (expired) |
Other credentials and permits
| Credential | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dental X-ray Machine Operator (initial / renewal) | $32.00 / $32.00 |
| Coronal Polishing (initial only — never expires) | $19.00 |
| Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (initial / renewal) | $25.00 / $25.00 |
| Limited Resident License (initial only — not renewable) | $13.00 |
| Limited Dental Teaching License (initial / renewal) | $127.00 / $127.00 |
| Limited Dental Hygiene Teaching (initial / renewal) | $73.00 / $73.00 |
| Limited Continuing Education License (initial / renewal) | $127.00 / $94.00 |
| Oral Health Access Supervision Permit — dentist or hygienist (initial / renewal) | $25.00 / $25.00 |
| General Anesthesia Permit (application + evaluation) | $127.00 + $400.00 |
| Moderate Sedation Permit, incl. pediatric (application + evaluation) | $127.00 + $400.00 |
| Teledentistry Permit (initial / renewal) | $20.00 / $20.00 |
| Active Military Temporary License | No fee |
Fee waivers are available to service members, veterans, and their spouses under OAC § 4715-14-02, and the Board has statutory authority to excuse licensed dentists and hygienists — individually or as a group — from all or part of the continuing education requirement for a renewal cycle.
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