Renewal Information and Fees
Check the Status of Your Application
- Renew timely and renew online. Once you have completed all required Continuing Education, log into the LLR Online Services Portal to renew. There is no late renewal period. If you miss the renewal deadline, you must:
- For individual licenses, you must submit a reinstatement application,
- For Mobile Dental Facilities and Portable Dental Operations you must submit a new application.
- Know your Online Portal User ID and Password. Your User ID and Password must be used to access your online account. If you forget your login information please follow the below steps:
- If you have a valid email address on file with the Board go to https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/OnlineRenewals/ and click on "I Forgot/Do Not know my User ID and/or I Forgot My Password."
- If you do NOT have a valid email address on file with the Board please email the Board at contact.dentistry@llr.sc.gov and provide your name, license number, last 5 digits of your social security number, and current email address. Once your email is updated, a password reset will be sent via email.
- Keep up to date on news from the Board. During the renewal period, the Board will send out updates via email. Make sure the Board has your correct email address on file, and be sure to check your SPAM folder.
- Pay by proxy. You can designate a proxy payer for renewal. This information will come up as an option under Online Services during your renewal.
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Mobile Dental Facility Renewal Fee: $150 Renewal Period: March 2, 2026 - June 30, 2026 Renews Annually by June 30 New Application Required After June 30, 2026 |
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Portable Dental Operations Renewal Fee: $75 Renewal Period: March 2, 2026 - June 30, 2026 Renews Annually by June 30 New Application Required After June 30, 2026 |
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General Dentist Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $280 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $560 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $560 + $5 per day Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 = March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 Reinstatement Application Required after March 1, of even years |
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Dental Specialty (per specialty) Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $10 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $20 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $20 + $5 a day Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 Reinstatement Application Required after March 1, of even years |
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Dental Instructor Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $320 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $640 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $640 + $5 a day Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 New Application is requried after March 1 |
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Dental Instructor Specialty Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $10 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $20 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $20 + $5 a day Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 New Application is requried after March 1 |
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Volunteer General Dentist or Volunteer Dental Specialist Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $0 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $0 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $0 Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 New Application Required after March 1, of even years |
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Dental Hygiene Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $80 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $160 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $160 + $5 a day Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 Reinstatement Application Required after March 1, of even years |
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Dental Hygiene and Infiltration Anesthesia Certificate Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $90 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $180 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $180 + $5 a day Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 Reinstatement Application Required after March 1, of even years |
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Volunteer Dental Hygiene Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $0 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $0 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $0 Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 New Application Required after March 1, of even years |
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Dental Technician Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $150 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $300 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $300 + $5 a day Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 Reinstatement Application Required after March 1, of even years |
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Orthodontic Technician Renewal Fee if Renewed on or before December 31, of even years: $150 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between January 1, and January 31, of odd years: $300 Renewal Fee if Renewed Between February 1, and March 1, of odd years: $300 + $5 a day Next Renewal Period: On or around October 15, 2026 - March 1, 2027 Renews Biennially by March 1 Reinstatement Application Required after March 1, of even years |
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Sedation $200 |
- You must have completed your CE requirements before you can renew your license.
- You must have been recertified for CPR before you can renew your license.
South Carolina Board of Dentistry Continuing and CPR Requirements - All CE must be reported to CE Broker. CE Broker is the official CE tracking system of the Board. If you have not yet activated your account, this can be done by visiting https://cebroker.com/sc/account/basic/.
- If you hold a Dental Specialty License - report CEs on your General Dentist license. CE Broker has not been provided with your Specialty License number and will not have it in their database. To confirm your General Dentist license number, visit Licensee Lookup.
- Once you have activated your account, CE courses can be reported for the current renewal cycle. The links below can offer assistance: If you have questions concerning setting up your account or problems with your account with CE Broker, please contact their customer support directly from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST at support@cebroker.com.
Active duty military personnel seeking the fee or CE exemption cannot renew online. Please contact the Board for a paper application.
SECTION 40-1-610. Continuing education exemption.
A person whose profession or occupation is regulated by this title is exempt from completing continuing education requirements for his profession or occupation while serving on active military duty.
SECTION 40-1-620. License fee exemption.
A person whose profession or occupation is regulated by this title may not be assessed, and is exempt from being required to pay, a license fee for his profession or occupation for a calendar year in which he serves any period of active military duty.