In Illinois, dentists must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before practicing. Licensing requirements include:

  • being at least 21 years old;
  • graduation from an approved dental college or school;
  • passage of written and clinical exams; and
  • payment of a fee.

Licensure must be renewed every three years and requires 32 hours of continuing professional education.

For additional licensing information, contact:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: 217.785.0800, Fax: 217.782.7645