Illinois dental license renewal
Dentists and dental hygienists in Illinois are licensed by the IDFPR. Licenses renew every 3 years, by September 30.
Continuing education
| License | Per renewal |
|---|---|
| Dentist | 48 hours over 3 years |
| Dental hygienist | 36 hours over 3 years |
Required topics
- 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention
- Current basic life support (up to 4 hours count)
No CE is required for the first renewal after a license is issued.
Check a license
Look up any Illinois license in the state license search and save a dated copy for the employee's file. Agencies with many clinicians can track every renewal date in one roster once the Illinois License Directory roster opens.
Source: IDFPR. Confirm current rules with the board before relying on them.
Common questions
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