Statistics | Kansas Dental Board Scam Alert for Dentists and Dental Hygienists! Be Aware of Fraudulent Calls, E-mails, and Letters Targeting Kansas Licensees: Scammers are impersonating officials from the Kansas Dental Board, law enforcement, and federal agencies They may claim you are under investigation or that your license is at risk These scams are designed to intimidate and trick you into revealing sensitive information for sending money What These Scams May Look Like: Caller ID shows “Kansas Dental Board” or a government agency Demands for immediate payment or threats of license suspension Requests for DEA numbers, Social Security numbers, or banking information Fake case numbers or forged documents appear legitimate What to Know: The Kansas Dental Board staff will never ask for personal or financial information by phone We do not threaten arrest or immediate license suspension over the phone All formal communication from the Board is sent in writing and can be verified Tot al Active Licensees License Type 2024 2023 2022 2021 Dentist 2176 2090 2102 2043 Hygienist 3134 2967 2999 2906 Total 5310 5057 5101 4949 Total Active Licensees With Kansas Practice Locations License Type 2024 2023 2022 2021 Dentist 1637 1558 1575 1575 Hygienist 2531 2394 2377 2343 Total 4168 3952 3952 3918 Total Active Specialists With Kansas Practice Locations Specialist Type 2024 2023 2022 2021 Endodontist 40 37 37 40 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon 59 58 55 51 Orthodontist 85 82 80 82 Pediatric 57 58 58 52 Periodontist 38 39 39 40 Prosthodontist 12 11 10 Total 288 286 280 275 Total Sedation Permits Permit Type 2024 2023 2022 2021 Level I 174 191 183 193 Level II 38 43 53 36 Level III 73 69 59 64 Total 285 303 295 293 Annual New Dental Licenses Issued License Type 2024 2023 2022 2021 Dentist - Exam 82 86 93 96 Dentist - Credentials 33 27 34 29 Dentist - Reinstated 11 13 Dentist - Total 126 120 140 130 Annual New Dental Hygienist Licenses Issued License Type 2024 2023 2022 2021 Hygienist - Exam 141 125 126 122 Hygienist - Credentials 30 21 23 17 Hygienist - Reinstated 17 12 Hygienist - Total 188 158 157 146 Extended Care Permit I 18 Extended Care Permit II 14 Extended Care Permit III 20 10