Pennsylvania Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania dental licenses, permits, and certificates expire March 31 of every odd-numbered year, regardless of issue date (49 Pa. Code § 33.104). PALS opens renewal applications roughly 60 days before expiration, and the Board e-mails a renewal notice to the address on file around the same time — the Postal Service does not forward licenses, so keeping a current e-mail and mailing address with the Board matters. Fees are set by the Board under 49 Pa. Code § 33.3 and increase on a published schedule.
Initial application fees
| License type | Effective July 1, 2025 | Effective July 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $260 | $282 |
| Restricted Faculty License | $260 | $282 |
| Dental Hygienist | $154 | $168 |
| Expanded Function Dental Assistant | $120 | $132 |
| EFDA education program | $345 | $378 |
| Anesthesia — Unrestricted | $165 | $180 |
| Anesthesia — Restricted I | $165 | $180 |
| Anesthesia — Restricted II | $71 | $78 |
| Dental Hygiene Local Anesthesia | $55 | $60 |
| Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner | $88 | $95 |
| Dental facility fictitious name | $71 | $78 |
Biennial renewal fees
| License type | April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2027 | April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $366 | $432 |
| Restricted Faculty License | $366 | $432 |
| Dental Hygienist | $59 | $70 |
| Expanded Function Dental Assistant | $37 | $44 |
| EFDA education program | $139 | $164 |
| Anesthesia — Unrestricted | $293 | $346 |
| Anesthesia — Restricted I | $293 | $346 |
| Anesthesia — Restricted II | $74 | $87 |
| Dental Hygiene Local Anesthesia | $59 | $70 |
| Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner | $59 | $70 |
| Volunteer Dentist | $0 | $0 |
License verification fee: $15. Licensees who practiced on a lapsed license before reactivating pay a late fee of $5 for each month or partial month of unauthorized practice (63 P.S. § 1401-225), plus the biennial renewal fee for every biennium the license was lapsed; a lapse of more than 5 years may require reexamination before the license can be reactivated (49 Pa. Code § 33.106).
Helpful Resources
Pennsylvania Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →Pennsylvania Dental Association
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 Pennsylvania 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.