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Board of Dentistry

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Kentucky
Board of Dentistry

The Board of Dentistry is an agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Our mission is to protect public by licensing qualified oral health professionals and regulating​ the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and more.

License Applicants

Begin or continue the license application process, or check the status of a submitted application.

Learn More About- License Applicants

Existing Licensees

Access your account to renew a license, update contact information, make a payment, and more.

Learn More About- Existing Licensees

Dental Facilities

Apply for, manage, or update an existing dental lab, sedation facility, or mobile dentistry registration.

Learn More About- Dental Facilities

Licensee Search

Look up any dentist, dental hygienist, or dental facility in the Board's records.

Get More Info- Licensee Search

Verification of Licensure

Request an official verification letter for any license issued by the Board.

Get More Info- Verification of Licensure

Complaints & Investigations

Board's investigations process, including how to file a complaint.

Get More Info- Complaints & Investigations


Dental Hygiene Renewal Now Open

All dental hygiene licenses issued by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry expire on Dec. 31, 2024. Therefore, dental hygienists w​​ho wish to maintain their current license must renew by the end of 2024. Failure to renew will result in reinstatement penalties as Failure to renew will result in reinstatement penalties as well as potential disciplinary action for practicing without a license. The online renewal portal is now open and will run through the end of the year. Properly renewed licenses will be active from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026.





Mandatory e-Prescribing of Controlled Substances in Eff​ect       


As part of the Kentucky Controlled Substances Act, KRS 218A.182 requires electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS), meaning that with few exceptions, paper prescriptions are no longer allowed. This applies to practitioners regardless of practice size, quantity of prescriptions issued, or type of charting system. Providers can purchase a standalone prescribing solution or one associated with an electronic health record (EHR) service. For more information, visit the KASPER page or contact the Help Desk. ​​






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