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Kansas Board of Dentistry

Find Kansas dental board contact information, licensing requirements, continuing education, and how to file complaints against dentists.

Information verified May 2026

Kansas dental board & association

Agency
Kansas Dental Board
Website
https://www.dental.ks.gov
License Verification
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File a Complaint
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Association
Kansas Dental Association
Website
https://www.ksdental.org

About the Kansas Dental Board

The Kansas Dental Board is the licensing and regulatory office for dentists and dental hygienists in Kansas. The Board issues and maintains licenses, enforces Kansas dental law, and holds regular board meetings open to the public.

Board meetings are held throughout the year. Upcoming meetings can be found at dental.ks.gov.

Scam alert The Kansas Dental Board has issued a warning to licensees about fraudulent calls, emails, and letters. Scammers are impersonating officials from the Kansas Dental Board, law enforcement, and federal agencies, and may claim you are under investigation or that your license is at risk. The Kansas Dental Board staff will never ask for personal or financial information by phone, and does not threaten arrest or immediate license suspension over the phone. All formal communication from the Board is sent in writing and can be verified. If you receive a suspicious contact, verify its legitimacy by contacting the Board directly through dental.ks.gov.

License types issued by the Board

The Kansas Dental Board licenses and regulates dentists and dental hygienists practicing in Kansas. The Board enforces the Kansas Dental Law and adopts rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state.

Tip For current license types, application requirements, and required examinations, visit the Kansas Dental Board at dental.ks.gov. License verification information is updated on the first business day of each week; contact the Board directly for more current status.

Applying for a Kansas dental license

Kansas dental license applications are processed through the Kansas Dental Board. The Board's website at dental.ks.gov provides access to forms and resources for licensees, including:

  • Address and Name Change forms
  • Verification to Another State form
  • CE Course Approval form
  • Duplicate Wall Certificate request

License verification for employers, other boards, and the public is available through the Board's online verification portal at kansas.gov/dental-verification/index.do.

Verify application requirements For current application requirements, required examinations, and fee amounts, contact the Kansas Dental Board directly through dental.ks.gov.

Fees and license renewal

Kansas dental license fees and renewal schedules are set by the Kansas Dental Board under Kansas Dental Law. The Board administers all fee collection and renewal processing.

Verify current fees Current fee schedules and renewal deadlines are maintained by the Kansas Dental Board. For the most current amounts and renewal requirements, visit dental.ks.gov.

Continuing education requirements

Kansas dental licensees are subject to continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal. The Kansas Dental Board maintains rules defining required hours, approved course categories, and provider approval criteria. The Board also provides a CE Course Approval form for CE providers seeking formal approval.

Verify CE requirements Current continuing education requirements — including required hours and approved course categories — are maintained by the Kansas Dental Board. For details, visit dental.ks.gov.

Scope of practice

The Kansas Dental Board regulates the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in Kansas under the Kansas Dental Law. The Board's rules and regulations define the scope of practice for licensed dentists and dental hygienists, including permitted procedures, supervision requirements, and standards for specialty practice.

Current Kansas dental practice laws and rules are available through the Kansas Dental Board at dental.ks.gov.

Verify scope details For specific scope-of-practice questions — including supervision requirements and permitted procedures for dental hygienists — contact the Kansas Dental Board directly through dental.ks.gov.

Filing a complaint

The Kansas Dental Board enforces the Kansas Dental Law and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate its standards. Disciplinary actions taken by the Board are listed publicly on the Board's website and organized alphabetically by licensee last name.

All formal communication from the Board regarding complaints or disciplinary proceedings is sent in writing.

Verify complaint process For current instructions on filing a complaint against a Kansas dental professional, visit the Kansas Dental Board at dental.ks.gov. To view existing disciplinary actions, visit the Board's discipline page at dental.ks.gov/discipline.

Kansas Dental Association

The Kansas Dental Association (KDA) is the professional membership organization for Kansas dentists, affiliated with the American Dental Association. KDA member dentists engage in advocacy at the state legislature, access continuing education programs, and participate in professional networking events.

KDA hosts events throughout the year for member dentists and staff, including leadership development and strategic planning programs.

More information is available at ksdental.org.

Disciplinary actions and license verification

Disciplinary actions taken by the Kansas Dental Board are listed publicly on the Board's website, organized alphabetically by licensee last name. The Board's discipline page at dental.ks.gov/discipline provides alphabetical subcategories:

License status for individual practitioners can be verified through the Kansas Dental Board License Verification Database at kansas.gov/dental-verification/index.do. Searches can be performed by name or license number. The database is updated on the first business day of each week. Use of the verification database is subject to the guidelines of the Kansas Open Records Act.

Frequently asked questions

The Kansas Dental Board is the licensing and regulatory office for dentists and dental hygienists in Kansas. The Board enforces Kansas Dental Law, issues and maintains licenses, and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate its standards.

License verification for Kansas dental professionals is available through the Kansas Dental Board License Verification Database at kansas.gov/dental-verification/index.do. You can search by practitioner name or license number. The database is updated on the first business day of each week. For more current information, contact the Board directly.

Disciplinary actions taken by the Kansas Dental Board are publicly listed at dental.ks.gov/discipline, organized alphabetically by licensee last name in six subcategories: A–C, D–G, H–J, K–N, O–S, and T–Z.

Kansas dental license applications are processed through the Kansas Dental Board. For current application requirements, required examinations, and fee amounts, visit dental.ks.gov. The Board also provides forms for address/name changes, state verification requests, CE course approvals, and duplicate wall certificates.

The Kansas Dental Board has warned licensees about fraudulent calls, emails, and letters from scammers impersonating Board officials, law enforcement, or federal agencies. The Kansas Dental Board will never ask for personal or financial information by phone, and does not threaten arrest or immediate license suspension over the phone. All formal Board communication is sent in writing. If you receive a suspicious contact, verify by visiting dental.ks.gov or contacting the Board directly.

For current complaint filing instructions, visit the Kansas Dental Board at dental.ks.gov. The Board enforces Kansas Dental Law and takes disciplinary action against licensees who violate its standards. Existing disciplinary actions are publicly listed at dental.ks.gov/discipline, organized alphabetically by licensee last name.

Other state dental boards

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Iowa Dental Board
Indiana
Indiana State Board of Dentistry
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Kentucky Board of Dentistry
Louisiana
Louisiana State Board of Dentistry

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