Dental license renewal by state
Updated August 2026
Renewal cycles, fees, and continuing education requirements are set individually by each state board and vary widely. Select a state below for renewal deadlines and what's required to keep a license active.
This site is an independent, informational state dental board directory and isn't affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any state government or licensing board. Always verify details directly with the official board before applying, renewing, or filing a complaint.
Renewal Fees & Cycles by State
Renewal cycle, dentist fee, and hygienist fee for all 50 states and D.C. — sorted alphabetically, or use the filter to jump to yours.
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $350.00
- Hygienist
- $70.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $450.00
- Hygienist
- $200.00
- Cycle
- 3 years
- Dentist
- $650.00
- Hygienist
- $325.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $300.00
- Hygienist
- $100.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $680.00
- Hygienist
- $300.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- —
- Hygienist
- —
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $575.00
- Hygienist
- $105.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- —
- Hygienist
- —
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $254.00
- Hygienist
- $136.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $305.00
- Hygienist
- $80.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $260.00
- Hygienist
- $85.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $308.00
- Hygienist
- $164.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- —
- Hygienist
- —
- Cycle
- 3 years
- Dentist
- $300.00
- Hygienist
- $150.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $100.00
- Hygienist
- $50.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $315.00
- Hygienist
- $150.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $287.00
- Hygienist
- $131.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $295.00
- Hygienist
- $110.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $590.00
- Hygienist
- $230.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $750.00
- Hygienist
- $140.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $560.00
- Hygienist
- $182.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $360.00
- Hygienist
- $60.00
- Cycle
- 3 years
- Dentist
- $296.40
- Hygienist
- $78.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $475.00
- Hygienist
- $200.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $200.00
- Hygienist
- $100.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $150.00
- Hygienist
- $60.00
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $306.00
- Hygienist
- $140.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $165.00
- Hygienist
- $110.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $600.00
- Hygienist
- $300.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $215.00
- Hygienist
- $215.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $390.00
- Hygienist
- $120.00
- Cycle
- 3 years
- Dentist
- $550.00
- Hygienist
- $325.00
- Cycle
- 3 years
- Dentist
- $287.00
- Hygienist
- $88.00
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $329.00
- Hygienist
- $106.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $500.00
- Hygienist
- $195.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $312.00
- Hygienist
- $144.00
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $200.00
- Hygienist
- $100.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $490.00
- Hygienist
- $279.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $366.00
- Hygienist
- $59.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $965.00
- Hygienist
- $65.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $280.00
- Hygienist
- $80.00
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $220.00
- Hygienist
- $115.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $187.50
- Hygienist
- $75.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $443.50
- Hygienist
- $225.50
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $73.00
- Hygienist
- $47.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $655.00
- Hygienist
- $245.00
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $285.00
- Hygienist
- $75.00
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $435.00
- Hygienist
- —
- Cycle
- 1 year
- Dentist
- $167.00
- Hygienist
- $68.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $74.00
- Hygienist
- $74.00
- Cycle
- 2 years
- Dentist
- $350.00
- Hygienist
- $170.00
| State | Renewal Cycle | Dentist Fee | Hygienist Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 year | $350.00 | $70.00 |
| Alaska | 2 years | $450.00 | $200.00 |
| Arizona | 3 years | $650.00 | $325.00 |
| Arkansas | 2 years | $300.00 | $100.00 |
| California | 2 years | $680.00 | $300.00 |
| Colorado | 2 years | — | — |
| Connecticut | 1 year | $575.00 | $105.00 |
| Delaware | 2 years | — | — |
| District of Columbia | 2 years | $254.00 | $136.00 |
| Florida | 2 years | $305.00 | $80.00 |
| Georgia | 2 years | $260.00 | $85.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 years | $308.00 | $164.00 |
| Idaho | 2 years | — | — |
| Illinois | 3 years | $300.00 | $150.00 |
| Indiana | 2 years | $100.00 | $50.00 |
| Iowa | 2 years | $315.00 | $150.00 |
| Kansas | 2 years | $287.00 | $131.00 |
| Kentucky | 2 years | $295.00 | $110.00 |
| Louisiana | 2 years | $590.00 | $230.00 |
| Maine | 2 years | $750.00 | $140.00 |
| Maryland | 2 years | $560.00 | $182.00 |
| Massachusetts | 2 years | $360.00 | $60.00 |
| Michigan | 3 years | $296.40 | $78.00 |
| Minnesota | 2 years | $475.00 | $200.00 |
| Mississippi | 2 years | $200.00 | $100.00 |
| Missouri | 2 years | $150.00 | $60.00 |
| Montana | 1 year | $306.00 | $140.00 |
| Nebraska | 2 years | $165.00 | $110.00 |
| Nevada | 2 years | $600.00 | $300.00 |
| New Hampshire | 2 years | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| New Jersey | 2 years | $390.00 | $120.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 years | $550.00 | $325.00 |
| New York | 3 years | $287.00 | $88.00 |
| North Carolina | 1 year | $329.00 | $106.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 years | $500.00 | $195.00 |
| Ohio | 2 years | $312.00 | $144.00 |
| Oklahoma | 1 year | $200.00 | $100.00 |
| Oregon | 2 years | $490.00 | $279.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 years | $366.00 | $59.00 |
| Rhode Island | 2 years | $965.00 | $65.00 |
| South Carolina | 2 years | $280.00 | $80.00 |
| South Dakota | 1 year | $220.00 | $115.00 |
| Tennessee | 2 years | $187.50 | $75.00 |
| Texas | 2 years | $443.50 | $225.50 |
| Utah | 2 years | $73.00 | $47.00 |
| Vermont | 2 years | $655.00 | $245.00 |
| Virginia | 1 year | $285.00 | $75.00 |
| Washington | 1 year | $435.00 | — |
| West Virginia | 1 year | $167.00 | $68.00 |
| Wisconsin | 2 years | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Wyoming | 2 years | $350.00 | $170.00 |
No states match your search.
— indicates the board doesn't publish a single fixed renewal fee for that license type (some show the amount only inside their online renewal portal, or vary the fee by license status).
Treat the table above as a starting point
Renewal cycles alone run anywhere from every year to every three years, and fees range from $73 to $965 depending on the state — and both can change. Confirm your exact renewal window, current fee, and required CE hours directly with your state board before your license expires.
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