Scam Alert for Dentists and Dental Hygienists!

Be Aware of Fraudulent Calls, E-mails, and Letters Targeting Kansas Licensees:

Scammers are impersonating officials from the Kansas Dental Board, law enforcement, and federal agencies
They may claim you are under investigation or that your license is at risk
These scams are designed to intimidate and trick you into revealing sensitive information for sending money

What These Scams May Look Like:

Caller ID shows “Kansas Dental Board” or a government agency
Demands for immediate payment or threats of license suspension
Requests for DEA numbers, Social Security numbers, or banking information
Fake case numbers or forged documents appear legitimate

What to Know:

The Kansas Dental Board staff will never ask for personal or financial information by phone
We do not threaten arrest or immediate license suspension over the phone
All formal communication from the Board is sent in writing and can be verified

RENEWAL REMINDERS

1. Online Renewal Portal

The renewal portal will open on October 5, 2026. Please revisit this page on or after that date to access the renewal portal.

2. Continuing Education

All hygienists will need 30 hours of CE, including 1 hour of ethics, since the last renewal, or 15 hours if this is the first renewal.

You may acquire all CE hours online. The Board automatically recognizes CE courses that have been approved through the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) or the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval of Continuing Education (AGD PACE). There has never been a limit for the number of CE hours acquired online.

3. CPR

All CPR courses must have a hands-on portion. You may claim four (4) hours of CE for completing your CPR course.