Oregon Dental License Renewal
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Oregon.
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Quick Answer
In Oregon, dentist licenses renew every 2 years for $490.00. 40 continuing education hours are required every 2 years.
Continuing Education
40 hrs
every 2 years
License Renewal
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$490.00
Oregon dental licenses renew every two years (biennially) through the Board's online portal at online.oregondentistry.org. Current fees were set by permanent rule filing OBD 2-2025 (OAR 818-001-0087), effective December 1, 2025, following the Legislature's approval of the Board's 2025–2027 budget.
Application fees (initial licensure)
| License type | By examination | Without further examination |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist (general or specialty) | $445.00 | $890.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $210.00 | $820.00 |
| Dental Therapist | $210.00 | — |
| Dental Faculty (OHSU instructors) | $355.00 | — |
Dentist applicants also pay a $50.00 Prescription Drug Monitoring Program fee at the time of application.
Biennial license fees
| License type | Biennial fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist | $490.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $279.00 |
| Dental Therapist | $279.00 |
| Dental Faculty | $435.00 |
| Retired or volunteer status (any credential) | $0.00 |
Anesthesia and other permit fees
- Nitrous Oxide Permit: $40.00
- Minimal Sedation Permit: $75.00
- Moderate Sedation Permit: $200.00
- Deep Sedation Permit: $400.00
- General Anesthesia Permit: $400.00
- Dental Hygiene Expanded Practice Permit: $75.00
- Restorative Functions, EFDA, EFODA, and Anesthesia Dental Assistant certifications: $50.00 each
Late renewal and reinstatement (OAR 818-021-0085)
| Time since expiration | Penalty fee | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days or less | $50.00 | Pay the biennial renewal fee and certify CE completion |
| More than 30, less than 60 days | $100.00 | Pay the biennial renewal fee and certify CE completion |
| More than 60 days, less than 1 year | $150.00 | Pay back renewal fees owed plus a $500.00 reinstatement fee |
| More than 1 year, less than 4 years | $250.00 | Pay back renewal fees owed and a $500.00 reinstatement fee, pass the jurisprudence exam, and submit good-standing verification from every state where currently licensed |
A license expired more than four years cannot be reinstated — the holder must apply for licensure under the Board's current rules and statutes. Licensees may not practice with an expired license, even while renewal paperwork is pending.
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