The Massachusetts Board of Registry in Dentistry does not approve courses or providers. It is the responsibility of both the provider of continuing education courses and the Massachusetts licensee to fully comply with the Board of Registration's regulations at 234 CMR 5.00 in order for continuing education credits to be accepted by the Board. Our courses are approved by the Florida State Board of Dentistry and the California Dental Board and are accepted by the Massachusetts Board of Registry in Dentistry.
Here's what you need to renew your Massachusetts Dental license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Dental licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Massachusetts Dental: Dentist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
03/31/2028
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Online Limitations
20% of your continuing education can be completed through home-study (8 hours).
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Phone:
6179730971
Fax:
Address:
239 Causeway St. 5th Floor Suite 500 Boston, MA 02114
Massachusetts Dental: Dentist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
03/31/2028
Next Education Due Date:
03/31/2028
Online Info
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Online Limitations
Only 20 hours allowed to be completed online or by homestudy.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Phone:
6179730971
Fax:
Address:
239 Causeway St. 5th Floor Suite 500 Boston, MA 02114
Massachusetts Dental: Hygienist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
20
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
03/31/2027
Next Education Due Date:
03/31/2027
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Phone:
6179730971
Fax:
Address:
239 Causeway St. 5th Floor Suite 500 Boston, MA 02114
Massachusetts Dental: Registered Dental Assistant (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
12
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
10/31/2027
Next Education Due Date:
10/31/2027
Online Info
Online Limitations
Only 6 hours allowed to be completed online or by homestudy.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Phone:
6179730971
Fax:
Address:
239 Causeway St. 5th Floor Suite 500 Boston, MA 02114
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.