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

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

Iowa Dental Hygiene license renewal deadline

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

August 31Verify with board

Every 2 years of odd-numbered years

Board wording: Dental hygiene licenses expire August 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal applications must be postmarked or timestamped by August 31.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Self-report on renewal application; submit CPR statement; retain certificates for audit.

Official source: Iowa Administrative Code 481-Chapter 573 (dental continuing education); Iowa Code section 153.15A

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Iowa Dental Hygiene license renewal deadline

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