South Dakota Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in South Dakota.
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).
Helpful Resources
South Dakota Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →South Dakota 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 Dakota 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.