Ohio State Dental Board
License verification guide · Last reviewed July 2026 · By the OhioLicenseCheck.com team
The Ohio State Dental Board licenses dentists, dental hygienists, and expanded-function dental assistants, and regulates everything from anesthesia permits to teledentistry. License verification protects practices, insurers, and patients alike.
License types under this board
- Dentist (DDS/DMD)
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Dental Assistant
About this board
Dentistry has one of the clearest scope-of-practice ladders in healthcare: what a dental assistant, an EFDA, a hygienist, and a dentist may each do is spelled out in Ohio law. Verifying the exact credential — not just "works at a dental office" — is the point of a license check here.
The Board also issues permits layered on top of base licenses, such as sedation and general-anesthesia permits for dentists. Practices administering sedation are inspected and must keep permits current, which is a frequent audit item for group practices and DSOs (dental support organizations).
Who verifies these licenses?
- •Dental practices and DSOs credentialing new clinical hires
- •Dental insurers verifying network providers
- •Temp and staffing agencies placing hygienists
- •Patients confirming a dentist’s standing before major procedures
Verification tips
- Confirm hygienists hold an active RDH license — it is a licensed profession, not an on-the-job title.
- If a practice offers sedation, ask about the anesthesia permit; it is separate from the dental license itself.
- Watch expiry dates on every clinical credential in a practice, not only the owner-dentist’s.
Renewals and expiration
Ohio dental licenses renew on a two-year cycle with continuing-education requirements that differ by credential. Group practices juggling dentists, hygienists, and EFDAs across locations benefit most from centralized expiry tracking, since a single lapsed hygiene license can disrupt a full hygiene schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is an EFDA?
An Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary — a dental assistant with additional state-recognized training who may perform certain restorative procedures under a dentist’s supervision. EFDA registration is verifiable through the state system.
Are teeth-whitening businesses regulated by the Dental Board?
Services that constitute the practice of dentistry must be performed under a licensed dentist. If a storefront offers procedures beyond cosmetic products, its staffing is worth verifying.
Want to earn this license?
Our career guide: How to Become a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in Ohio covers the education path, exams, typical pay, and Ohio schools.
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Run a Free License CheckSources: license data is retrieved from the official State of Ohio eLicense system (elicense.ohio.gov) and board information is published by the board at dental.ohio.gov. Renewal rules and fees change; always confirm current requirements with the board. This guide is general information, not legal advice.