South Carolina Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in South Carolina.
South Carolina dental licenses renew on a biennial (every 2 years) cycle. Under S.C. Code § 40-15-170, LLR mails a renewal notice to each licensee on or about October 15 of the renewal year. Licenses may be renewed online through the LLR eservice portal or by mailed paper application.
Initial application fees
| License type | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General Dentist — by clinical examination | $300.00 |
| General Dentist — by credentials | $2,000.00 ($500.00 with an approved rural-practice waiver) |
| Dental Specialist | $300.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $150.00 |
| Dental Technician / Orthodontic Technician | $100.00 |
| Dental Instructor | $300.00 |
| Volunteer License | $0.00 |
Biennial renewal fees
| License type | Renewal fee |
|---|---|
| General Dentist | $280.00 |
| Dental Specialist | +$10.00 per specialty, added to the Dentist renewal fee |
| Dental Hygienist | $80.00 |
| Local Infiltration Anesthesia Certification | +$10.00, added to the Dental Hygienist renewal fee |
| Dental / Orthodontic Technician | $150.00 |
| Dental Instructor | $320.00 |
Mobile dental facilities and portable dental operations register annually: $150.00 for mobile facilities and $75.00 for portable units.
Late renewal
- Renewed by December 31 of the renewal year: no late fee
- Renewed January 1–31: late fee doubles
- Renewed February 1–March 1: late fee doubles, plus $5.00 per day
A license not renewed by March 1 of the renewal period expires starting March 2, and a lapsed license may not be used to practice in South Carolina until reinstated.
Reinstatement
| License type | Reinstatement fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee (all types) | $75.00, plus the reinstatement fee below |
| Dentist | $500.00 |
| Dental Hygienist | $300.00 |
| Technician | $300.00 |
Helpful Resources
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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.