Alabama Board of Dentistry
Find Alabama dental board contact information, licensing requirements, continuing education, and how to file complaints against dentists.
Alabama dental board & association
- Agency
- Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama
- Website
- https://dentalboard.org
- Phone
- (205) 985-7267
- Address
- 2229 Rocky Ridge Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216
- License Verification
- Verify a dentist's license →
- File a Complaint
- File a complaint →
- Association
- Alabama Dental Association
- Website
- https://www.aldaonline.org
Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama
The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama is Alabama's dental regulatory authority, responsible for licensing dentists, dental hygienists, and other oral health professionals who practice in the state. The Board sets minimum competency standards for entry into practice, processes license applications and renewals, investigates complaints, and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate Alabama dental practice law or professional conduct standards.
The Board is located at 2229 Rocky Ridge Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216. Its licensing and disciplinary database is publicly accessible through the BDEAL Individual License Lookup portal.
Current licensing requirements, Board rules, fee schedules, and consumer resources are published at dentalboard.org. Verify all requirements and deadlines directly with the Board before submitting any application or renewal.
License types in Alabama
The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama licenses oral health professionals who practice in the state. All active Alabama dental licenses can be verified through the BDEAL Individual License Lookup portal.
The Board licenses dentists and dental hygienists. Each credential type carries its own education, examination, and renewal requirements established by Board rules. Applicants should review the current requirements for their specific license type at dentalboard.org before beginning an application.
Verify any Alabama dental license — and confirm current license status — at the BDEAL Individual License Lookup portal. Search by name, license number, or other identifiers to confirm active credentials.
Applying for an Alabama dental license
Alabama dental license applications are managed through the Board of Dental Examiners. Application materials, required documentation, and fee schedules are available at dentalboard.org. The Board also maintains an online licensing portal for credential management and verification through the BDEAL system at bdeal.igovsolution.net.
Dental licensure applications typically require evidence of passing national and regional board examinations, proof of graduation from an accredited dental or dental hygiene program, and completion of any background check requirements. Specific criteria by license type are defined in Board rules and are subject to change.
Confirm current application requirements, examination criteria, and fees at dentalboard.org before submitting an application.
Fees and license renewal
Alabama dental licenses require periodic renewal on a schedule set by the Board of Dental Examiners. License holders are responsible for renewing by the applicable deadline and maintaining current contact information with the Board so renewal notices are received.
Renewal requirements include payment of the applicable renewal fee and completion of the continuing education hours required by the Board for the renewal period. Late renewals may incur additional fees or require a reinstatement process before the license may be used for practice.
Current renewal fees, deadlines, and the fee schedule for all credential types are at dentalboard.org.
Continuing education requirements
Alabama requires licensed dental professionals to complete continuing education (CE) as a condition of license renewal. CE requirements ensure that dentists and dental hygienists remain current with evolving clinical standards, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements throughout their careers.
The Board of Dental Examiners sets the required CE hours, approved subject areas, and acceptable course formats for each license type. Course providers must meet the Board's approval criteria, and licensees are responsible for submitting documentation of completion with their renewal applications.
Verify the current CE hour requirement, approved topics, and accepted providers for your credential type at dentalboard.org.
Scope of practice
Alabama dental practice law defines the scope of activities authorized for dentists and dental hygienists licensed by the Board. These definitions establish what procedures each credential holder may legally perform and under what supervision conditions — protecting patients by restricting clinical activities to appropriately credentialed practitioners.
Dentists hold authority to perform the full range of dental services authorized under their training and Board rules. Dental hygienists provide preventive, diagnostic, and periodontal services within a scope defined by Board regulations, typically working under dentist supervision as required by Alabama law.
Scope of practice definitions and supervision requirements are set in Board rules, available at dentalboard.org.
Filing a complaint
The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama investigates complaints alleging violations of dental practice laws and Board rules by licensees. Complaints may concern substandard care, unprofessional conduct, unlicensed practice, fraud, or other regulatory violations by Alabama dental professionals.
Complaints are submitted to the Board, which reviews each matter and may conduct a formal investigation, request records, and schedule a hearing when the evidence supports it. Substantiated violations can result in sanctions including license suspension, revocation, probation, or civil penalties.
For current complaint forms and submission instructions, visit the Board's consumer page at dentalboard.org/public/complaint/.
Alabama Dental Association
The Alabama Dental Association (ALDA) is the professional membership organization for Alabama dentists. The ALDA works to advance oral health across the state, support dental professionals throughout their careers, and represent the dental profession in legislative and regulatory matters.
Member benefits and programs
- Advocacy — ALDA represents member interests before the Alabama Legislature and regulatory bodies, working to ensure that dental policy reflects sound clinical and professional standards.
- Continuing education — the Association provides CE courses and events to help members meet renewal requirements and stay current with clinical advances.
- Professional community — members participate in component district societies, networking events, and peer connections that build professional relationships throughout an Alabama dental career.
- Practice resources — ALDA members access guidance on practice management, regulatory compliance, and the business aspects of dental practice in Alabama.
Explore ALDA membership, upcoming CE events, and association programs at aldaonline.org.
Disciplinary actions and license verification
Disciplinary records for Alabama dental licensees are publicly accessible through the state's online license verification system. When the Board of Dental Examiners takes formal action against a dentist or dental hygienist — including license suspension, revocation, probation, or reprimand — that action is reflected in the licensee's public credential record.
The BDEAL Individual License Lookup portal allows patients, employers, and the general public to search for an Alabama dental license and review both current status and any disciplinary history associated with that credential.
How to look up disciplinary records
- Visit the BDEAL Individual License Lookup portal.
- Search by the dental professional's name, license number, or other available identifiers.
- Review the license profile for current active status and any disciplinary actions on record.