South Dakota Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
South Dakota dentists must renew their licenses through South Dakota State Board of Dentistry on a annual basis under state dental practice law, submitting a $220.00 renewal fee to maintain active licensure. Renewal requires completing 100 hours of continuing education every 5 years and staying in compliance with board requirements to remain in good standing.
Open Official South Dakota Dental Board Portal ↗Continuing Education
100 hrs
every 5 years
License Renewal
Every year
Renewal Fee (Dentist)
$220.00
Unlike states that renew on a multi-year cycle, South Dakota dental licenses and registrations renew annually by July 1 — continuing education, by contrast, is tracked on a rolling five-year cycle. Renewal is completed through the Board's online licensee portal, and a licensee must have a current CPR (BLS) card on file with the Board to renew.
Initial application fees
| License/registration type | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Dentist — new license | $200.00 (ARSD 20:43:03:01) |
| Dentist — credential verification | $600.00 (ARSD 20:43:03:04) |
| Dental Hygienist — new license | $140.00 (ARSD 20:43:03:08) |
| Dental Hygienist — credential verification | $300.00 (ARSD 20:43:03:10) |
| Registered Dental Assistant | $45.00 (ARSD 20:43:08:03) |
| Dental Radiographer | $45.00 (ARSD 20:43:07) |
| Temporary registration | $100.00 (ARSD 20:43:03:04.02) |
Annual renewal fees (due July 1)
| License/registration type | Registration fee | CE fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $200.00 | $20.00 | $220.00 (ARSD 20:43:03:06) |
| Dental Hygienist | $95.00 | $20.00 | $115.00 (ARSD 20:43:03:06) |
| Registered Dental Assistant | $35.00 | — | $35.00 (ARSD 20:43:08:09) |
| Dental Radiographer | $35.00 | — | $35.00 (ARSD 20:43:07:09) |
Anesthesia and sedation permit fees
| Permit | Application fee | Annual renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| General anesthesia/deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Nitrous oxide — dentist | $45.00 | $50.00 |
| Nitrous oxide — dental hygienist or RDA | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Local anesthesia — dental hygienist | $45.00 | $35.00 |
Fees above are set by ARSD 20:43:09:08. A $15.00 fee applies to replace a lost or destroyed license or registration (ARSD 20:43:03:11).
Compare Other Renewal Pages
These share South Dakota's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing renewal costs and cycles across nearby states.
Helpful Guides
Dental Specialties
The 12 recognized dental specialties explained, from orthodontics to oral surgery, and how specialty licensing works.
Learn more →Dental Therapist Licensing
A newer mid-level provider role now licensed in a growing number of states — what they do and where they practice.
Learn more →License Renewal
Renewal fees, deadlines, and requirements for dentists and dental hygienists in every state.
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 →Expanded Function Dental Assistant
What an EFDA is allowed to do, how certification works, and how allowed duties vary by state.
Learn more →