Oklahoma Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
Oklahoma dentists must renew their licenses through Oklahoma Board of Dentistry on a annual basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $200.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official Oklahoma Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
40 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every year
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$200.00
Unlike states with multi-year renewal cycles, Oklahoma dental licenses and permits are renewed annually — every license and permit expires December 31 each year, regardless of when it was issued. A law change effective November 1, 2012 eliminated the prior grace period: renewals postmarked after December 31 are considered expired, and it is a violation of the State Dental Act to practice on an expired license, though the Board will still accept a renewal with the late fee through March 31.
Annual renewal fees
| License/permit type | On-time renewal (by Dec. 31) | Late renewal (after Dec. 31) |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $200.00 | $400.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Dental Assistant permit | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Additional fees: a Professional Entity (trade name) registration is $20.00 per owner, per entity, and applies only to in-state entities; a Facility or Provider anesthesia permit application is $100.00 and requires an on-site inspection before the permit is issued.
Renew online at pay.apps.ok.gov/dentistry/license/app or by mailing a printed renewal form with payment to the Board office. See the full renewal forms page for the current year's paper forms.
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