Applications/Forms
All Applicants Applying by Credentials: Please note that under South Carolina law, in S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-275(A)(5), an applicant applying by credentials must not be the subject of ANY final or pending disciplinary action in the military or any state or territory in which the applicant has held any other professional license.
Fee Schedule
See fee schedule for fee details.
Dental License Information
Application to Practice Dentistry by Examination:
- Before beginning the electronic application - Download Forms and Instructions Here.
Please note: You may not use portions of the pdf application for use with the electronic application. Only the forms listed in the below link may be used for the electronic application.
Application to Practice Dentistry by Credentials
Board Reg. 39-1, License to Practice Dentistry, was amended on 6/23/06 by the addition of new subsection D and establishes the fees for dental licensure by credentials. The application and requirements have been revised, as of September 1, 2006, and the newly-established fees are now in effect.
Regulation 39-1(D): Dentists licensed in any state or territory of the United States may be issued a license to practice dentistry in this State if the applicant complies with the provisions of Reg. 39-1(B) and Section 40-15-275 and pays a fee of $2000.00.The Board may waive $1500.00 of the fee upon agreement with an applicant to practice exclusively in a rural county for not less than two (2) consecutive years.
The following counties have been identified as "rural" counties by the SC Board of Dentistry: Abbeville, Allendale Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Georgetown, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Saluda, Union and Williamsburg.
- Before beginning the electronic application - Download Forms and Instructions Here.
- Before beginning the electronic application - Download Forms and Instructions Here.
Please note: You may not use portions of the pdf application for use with the electronic application. Only the forms listed in the below link may be used for the electronic application.
Application by Credential:
Application by Credential with Waiver Request
Dental Sedation Permit Applications
All licensed dentists offering moderate sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia to their patients, either through personal administration or utilizing licensed physician, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), or dental anesthesiologist, must hold a valid Board-issued permit prior to rendering services. Licensed dentists providing moderate sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia, must submit to the Board a completed application, fee, and required documentation.
Details provided in the Dental Sedation Act Board Clarification.
Restricted Dental Instructor License Information
Application Packet for License to Practice as a Restricted Dental Instructor:
Restricted Volunteer License Information
Specialty License Information
Application Packet for License to Practice Specialty:
Dental Hygiene License Information
Application for License to Practice Dental Hygiene:
- Before beginning the electronic application - Download Forms and Instructions Here.
Please note: You may not use portions of the pdf application for use with the electronic application. Only the forms listed in the below link may be used for the electronic application.
Dental/Orthodontic Technician Registration Information
Application Packet for Registration as Dental/Orthodontic Technicians:
Mobile Dental Facility and Portable Dental Operation Information
Local Infiltration Anesthesia Information
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Information
Apply via Online Electronic Application
Download these Instructions and Forms and click HERE to apply via electronic application for your Nitrous Monitoring Exam. This is for first time exam candidates only.
If you need to re-take the exam fill out the below paper application. OR apply via paper application
Reinstatement of License/Certificate
Application Packet for Reinstatement of License / Certificate:
Licensee List Request
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Licensee List Request - See fee schedule for appropriate fee