When is the California dental hygiene license renewal deadline?

Licenses expire biennially in the licensee's birth month. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Is there a grace period for California dental hygiene license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

When dental hygienist licenses come due in California, sourced from the official board.

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Every 2 years

Board wording: Licenses expire biennially in the licensee's birth month.

Deadline type

Birth month

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Attest to completion on renewal; retain records for audit.

Official source: Dental Hygiene Board of California, RDH credential information

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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