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Dental License Renewal Open

The Dental license renewal for those expiring March 31, 2023 is now open. Please click here to renew your license. You can visit the renewal page for further information regarding the renewal process and options if you wish not to renew.


Outbreaks of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Highlight Importance of Maintaining and Monitoring Dental Waterlines

Dental Therapy Rules (Effective July 1, 2022)


Dental Implant Rule Changes (Effective January 1, 2024) Guidance Document

At its June 17, 2022 meeting, the Board voted to change the effective date of the dental implant rules from July 1, 2022 to January 1, 2024.

Communications and Timeline for Dental Implant Rule Changes 

The Board voted to change 22 rules and create one new rule at the Oct 22, 2021 Board Meeting.

The following 17 rule changes and one new rule went into effect January 1, 2022
Five rule changes were voted to go into effect July 1, 2022.

Beware of Scammers

The DEA and the OBD are aware of various scammers claiming to be Board staff to gain confidential information and possibly extort Licensees for money or information. The OBD will never ask for payment by phone or email. 

We have a web survey and appreciate your feedback on any aspect of our service and support to you. The survey will only take a minute - click on this link