New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners – Concord, NH

NH Board of Dental Examiners

The New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners is the state regulatory body responsible for overseeing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Headquartered at the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) at 7 Eagle Square in downtown Concord, the Board’s primary mission is to protect public health and safety. It achieves this by ensuring that all dental professionals—including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants—meet rigorous standards of education, competence, and ethics before they are authorized to practice in the Granite State.

Licensing and Regulation

The Board manages the licensure process for thousands of dental professionals. This includes reviewing applications, verifying educational credentials, and administering or accepting results from clinical examinations. The office processes renewals and reinstatements, ensuring that practitioners maintain their qualifications through continuing education. Additionally, the Board oversees the issuance of special permits for anesthesia and sedation, strictly monitoring compliance to prevent adverse incidents during dental procedures.

Consumer Protection and Enforcement

As a consumer protection agency, the Board investigates complaints filed by the public regarding substandard care, professional misconduct, or unlicensed practice. Working within the OPLC framework, the Board has the authority to take disciplinary action, which may range from reprimands and fines to the suspension or revocation of licenses. The office at Eagle Square serves as the administrative hub for these activities, providing a transparent and accessible resource for both patients and practitioners to understand the laws and rules governing dental health care in New Hampshire.

• Licensure of Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
• Investigation of consumer complaints and malpractice allegations.
• Regulation of dental anesthesia and sedation permits.
• Monitoring of continuing education compliance.
• Enforcement of state dental practice laws and ethical standards.