Rhode Island Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island dental licenses and permits renew on a biennial (2-year) cycle set by statute, not on an individual birthday. Dentists and dental hygienists must submit their renewal application, CE attestation, and fee by July 1 of each even-numbered year, or the license is automatically revoked under R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-21. Renewals are submitted online at healthri.mylicense.com; renewal notices are mailed 60 days before the expiration date.
Initial application / examination fees
| License type | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist | $965.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-6(d)) |
| Dental Hygienist | $65.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-6(d)) |
| Public Health Dental Hygienist | $65.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-39) |
| Academic Faculty (Limited) | $965.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-23(c)) |
| Hospital Dental Officer (Limited) | $65.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-22) |
| Certified Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant | $40.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-31) |
| Volunteer Dentist / Dental Hygienist | No fee (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-6(e)(4)) |
Biennial renewal fees
| License type | Renewal fee | Emeritus-Active renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $965.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-21(a)) | $220.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $65.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-21(a)) | $40.00 |
| Public Health Dental Hygienist | $65.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-39) | $40.00 |
| Academic Faculty (Limited) | $500.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-23(c)) | — |
| Certified Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant | $40.00 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-31) | — |
Emeritus-Active status is available to licensees who have reached at least age 70 as of June 30 of the licensure year. A $90.00 reinstatement fee is added to the base renewal fee to reinstate a dentist or dental hygienist license that was automatically revoked for failure to renew by the July 1 deadline (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-21(b)).
Other dental fees
- Controlled Substances Registration (CSR): $200.00 for dentists; $100.00 for Academic Faculty (Limited) and Hospital Dental Officer (Limited)
- Dental Anesthesia Facility permit: $40.00 (license and renewal)
- General/Deep Sedation, Moderate Sedation, and Minimal Sedation permits: $70.00 each (license and renewal); Nitrous Oxide sedation permit: no fee
- Dental Hygienist Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide permits: $70.00 each (license and renewal)
The full fee schedule is published in 216-RICR-10-05-2 at rules.sos.ri.gov.
Helpful Resources
Rhode Island Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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.