Dental Hygiene License Renewal Now Open
All dental hygiene licenses issued by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry expire on Dec. 31, 2024. Therefore, dental hygienists who wish to maintain their current license must renew by the end of 2024. 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.
Dentist Hygienist License Renewal Portal
Notice of Revisions to Dental Administrative Regulations
On Aug. 15, 2024, the Kentucky Board of Dentistry filed paperwork to issue a new proposed administrative regulation as well as to revise an existing regulation. The proposed new regulation, 201 KAR 8:610, addresses the supervisory scope of dentists when working with Community Health Workers. The proposed revision is for 201 KAR 8:563, the existing regulation for dental hygiene licensure. The public comment period for both is now open and will close October 31, 2024. Visit the links below to review the proposed language and for instructions on how to provide public comments.
Mandatory e-Prescribing of Controlled Substances in Effect
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. Prescribers can choose to 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.
New Applicant Status Updates
Click on the button below to download the status update for new dentist and dental hygienist license applicants.