Tennessee Dental License Renewal
Updated August 2026
Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Tennessee.
Fees for Tennessee dental credentials are set by Board rule (Rule 0460-01-.02) under the authority of the Tennessee Dental Practice Act, T.C.A. ยงยง 63-5-101 et seq. All fees are non-refundable. Renewal is biennial, following a fixed two-calendar-year cycle - January 1 of an odd-numbered year through December 31 of the following even-numbered year - rather than an individual license's issue date.
Dentist fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Licensure application fee (also covers dual degree and criteria/reciprocity applicants) | $300.00 |
| Limited / Educational Limited licensure fee | $112.50 |
| Criteria (reciprocity) licensure fee, in addition to the application fee | $112.50 |
| Specialty certification application fee | $112.50 |
| Sedation/anesthesia permit - initial | $225.00 |
| Sedation/anesthesia permit - biennial renewal | $75.00 |
| Biennial licensure renewal fee | $187.50 |
| Limited / Educational Limited licensure renewal (biennial) | $37.50 |
| State regulatory fee (at application and biennially thereafter) | $10.00 |
| Reinstatement fee (added to past-due renewal fees) | $562.50 |
| Duplicate wall license / renewal certificate | $22.50 |
Dental hygienist fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Licensure application fee (also covers criteria and educational applicants) | $86.25 |
| Criteria (reciprocity) licensure fee, in addition to the application fee | $37.50 |
| Educational licensure fee, in addition to the application fee | $37.50 |
| Biennial licensure renewal fee | $75.00 |
| State regulatory fee (at application and biennially thereafter) | $10.00 |
| Reinstatement fee (added to past-due renewal fees) | $150.00 |
| Duplicate wall license / renewal certificate | $15.00 |
Dental assistant fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration application fee | $22.50 |
| Biennial registration renewal fee | $37.50 |
| State regulatory fee (at application and biennially thereafter) | $10.00 |
| Reinstatement fee (added to past-due renewal fees) | $75.00 |
| Duplicate registration certificate | $15.00 |
Helpful Resources
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.