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

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

Tennessee Dental Hygiene license renewal deadline

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

December 31Verify with board

Every 2 years of even-numbered years

Board wording: Two-year CE cycle runs January 1 of an odd-numbered year through December 31 of the following even-numbered year; license renewal due December 31 of even-numbered years (provider-reported renewal date).

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

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

Official source: Tennessee Code Ann. 63-5-107 (biennial CE requirement); Tennessee Dental Hygienists' Association CE guidance

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Tennessee Dental Hygiene license renewal deadline

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