Agencies
Services
Dental Professions
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Dentist, Licensed
- Dental Hygienist, Registered
- Specialty in Dentistry, Licensed
- Dentist, Temporary
- Restricted Faculty License
- Temporary Dental Teacher License
- Dental Sedation Permit
- Dental/Dental Hygiene CE Sponsor
- Dentist, Controlled Substance
NOTICE: IDFPR Introduces New Online Licensing System!
On October 30, 2024, IDFPR launched CORE, a new online system for professionals to apply for licensure in Illinois.
New applications for Temporary Dentist and Visiting Dentist for Free Dental Care are now available in CORE.
Access CORE and learn more about the new system by going here.
New Third-Party Financing Provision of the Dental Practice Act
The Dental Practice Act now requires dentists, dental employees, and dental agents to provide the following written notice to a patient or patient's guardian in at least 14-point font when discussing (except to state accepted forms of payment) or providing applications for financing extended by a third party. Learn more on our new informative webpage.
License Information
Notices
- May 9, 2024 | Variance | Restricted Faculty License Renewal Fee
- We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.
Licensee Application Forms
- Dentist Acceptance of Examination OR Endorsement Online Application
- Dental Specialist Acceptance of Exam - Full American Board Diplomate
- Certification of Acceptance for Specialty/Residency Training
- Verification of Employment / Experience
- Restricted Faculty License - Non-Exam
- Temporary Dental/Dental Hygienist Permit
- Temporary Dental Training License - Non-Exam
- Temporary Dental Training License Requirements
- Temporary Permit for Visiting Dentist for Free Dental Care
- Visiting Dentist Temporary Permit Qualifications
- Dental Sedation Permit Online Application
- Licensed Specialist in Dentistry Online Application
- Dental Hygienist Acceptance of Examination OR Endorsement Online Application
- Dental Specialist Endorsement
- Dental - Controlled Substance
- Continuing Education Sponsor
- Out of State Continuing Education Approval
- Petition for Review of Permanent Denial/Revocation
- Petition For Restoration From Discipline
- Petition for Hearing
License Maintenance
Resources and Publications
- August 31, 2021 | Variance | Extending September 30, 2021
- Renewal Deadline to December 31, 2021
- Department FAQs
- Dentist Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Dental Hygienist Card Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Dental Adverse Occurrence Report
- Change Your Address
- Application to classify records as confidential
- Application to classify records as confidential (Permanent
- Revocation/Denial Due to Forcible Felony)