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Dental CE Requirements by State

01 In short

Continuing education rules for dentists are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 52 jurisdictions; the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.

02 Every state — click a state to expand

52 states

AlabamaCE Broker 20 h / 1 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlControlled substances prescribing+1 —

DMD/DDS

20 hours every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • Infection control1 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Alabama

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama

Alaska 32 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

32 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Alaska

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Alaska Board of Dental Examiners

Arizona 63 h / 3 yr Birth month Opioid prescribingMedical ethics, professionalismInfection control+1 —

DDS/DMD

63 credit hours every 3 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery renewal
  • Infection control3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certification3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Arizona

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners

Arkansas 50 h / 2 yr Jan 1, even yrs Infection control 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

50 CEUs every 2 years; renewal by January 1 in even-numbered years.

  • Infection control1 hevery renewal
California 50 h / 2 yr Birth month Opioid prescribingInfection controlState laws+1 4 upcoming

DDS/DMD

50 units every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Colorado 30 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Connecticut 25 h / 2 yr On license Infection controlControlled substances prescribing —

DDS/DMD

25 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Infection control1 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Connecticut

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health (Connecticut State Dental Commission)

Delaware 50 h / 2 yr May 31, even yrs Infection controlControlled substances prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

50 hours of CPE every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
District of Columbia 30 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlControlled substances prescribing+3 —

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Public health priority topics3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in District of Columbia

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: DC Board of Dentistry

Florida 30 h / 2 yr Feb 28 Domestic violencePrevention of medical errorsHIV/AIDS+2 5 upcoming

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by February 28.

  • Domestic violence2 hevery 6 years
  • Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
  • HIV/AIDS2 hbefore the first renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Florida

Source: Florida Board of Dentistry

Georgia 40 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Opioid prescribingMedical ethics, professionalismInfection control+1 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Hawaii 32 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismCPR / Basic Life Support certification 3 upcoming

DDS/DMD

32 CE hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law3 hevery year
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Hawaii

Source: Hawaii Board of Dentistry

Idaho 30 h On license None 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

30 oral health/health-related CE hour credits per cycle; renewal on the date shown on your license.

Illinois 48 h / 3 yr Sep 30 Implicit biasMandated reporter trainingCultural competency+1 3 upcoming

DDS/DMD

48 hours every 3 years; renewal by September 30.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
  • Mandated reporter training1 hevery 6 years
  • Cultural competency1 hevery 6 years
  • Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal
Indiana 20 h / 2 yr Mar 1, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalism 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

20 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1 in even-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
Iowa 30 h / 2 yr Aug 31, even yrs Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognitionInfection control+3 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by August 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
  • Infection control1 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
  • Mandated reporter training2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Iowa

  • IDEAS27Apr 29 – May 1, 2027 · Coralville

Source: Iowa Dental Board

Kansas 60 h / 2 yr Dec 1 Medical ethics, professionalismCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

60 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 1.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Kansas

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Kansas Dental Board

Kentucky 30 h / 2 yr On license Controlled substances prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Kentucky

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Kentucky Board of Dentistry

LouisianaCE Broker 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31 Opioid prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 honce
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Maine 40 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Opioid prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

40 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Maine

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Maine Board of Dental Practice

Maryland 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Child abuse recognitionInfection controlControlled substances prescribing+1 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery 4 years
  • Infection control3 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Massachusetts 40 h / 2 yr Mar 31, even yrs Opioid prescribingInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 2 upcoming

DDS/DMD

40 CEUs every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain managementevery renewal
  • Infection controlevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Michigan 60 h / 3 yr On license Implicit biasHuman traffickingMedical ethics, professionalism+4 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

60 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency3 hevery renewal
  • Human traffickingonce
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • Infection control1 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribingonce
  • Pain management3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Minnesota 50 h / 2 yr Birth month Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

50 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Infection controlevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
MississippiCE Broker 40 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Opioid prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Mississippi

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners

MissouriCE Broker 50 h / 2 yr On license None 2 upcoming

DDS/DMD

50 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

Upcoming in Missouri

Source: Missouri Dental Board

Montana 60 h / 3 yr On license CPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

60 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Montana

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Montana Board of Dentistry

Nebraska 30 h / 2 yr Mar 1, odd yrs Opioid prescribing 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1 in odd-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Nevada 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30, odd yrs Substance use disordersInfection controlControlled substances prescribing+2 —

DDS/DMD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.

  • Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)2 honce
  • Infection control4 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • Bioterrorism & emergency preparedness4 honce
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Nevada

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners

New Hampshire 40 h / 2 yr On license Infection controlPain managementCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

40 CEUs (1 CEU = 1 hour) every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • Pain management3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
New Jersey 40 h / 2 yr Oct 31 Opioid prescribingMedical ethics, professionalismInfection control+2 —

DDS/DMD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • Pharmacology (NP/APRN)3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certification3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in New Jersey

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Jersey State Board of Dentistry

New Mexico 60 h / 3 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlControlled substances prescribing+1 —

DDS/DMD

60 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & lawevery renewal
  • Infection controlevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in New Mexico

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care

New York 60 h / 3 yr Birth month Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognitionInfection control+2 3 upcoming

DDS/DMD

60 contact hours every 3 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 honce
  • Infection controlevery 4 years
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)3 honce
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
North Carolina 15 h / 1 yr Jan 31 Medical ethics, professionalismControlled substances prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

15 clock hours every 1 year; renewal by January 31.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law6 hbefore the first renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing1 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in North Carolina

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners

North Dakota 32 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

32 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in North Dakota

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners

Ohio 30 h / 2 yr License anniversary None —

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.

Upcoming in Ohio

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Ohio State Dental Board

OklahomaCE Broker 40 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Opioid prescribingMedical ethics, professionalismCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
  • Medical ethics, professionalism & lawevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Oregon 40 h / 2 yr Mar 31 Infection controlCultural competencyPain management+1 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31.

  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Pain management1 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Oregon

Source: Oregon Board of Dentistry

Pennsylvania 30 h / 2 yr Mar 31, odd yrs Opioid prescribingChild abuse recognitionCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery renewal
  • Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Pennsylvania

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry

Puerto Rico 45 h / 3 yr On license Implicit biasInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

Dentista (DDS/DMD)

45 horas de educación continua every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Implicit bias & cultural competency2 hevery renewal
  • Infection control3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certification3 hevery renewal

Upcoming in Puerto Rico

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Junta Dental Examinadora de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)

Rhode Island 40 h / 2 yr May 1, even yrs Opioid prescribingInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

40 continuing education credits every 2 years; renewal by May 1 in even-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management8 honce
  • Infection control1 hevery year
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Rhode Island

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Rhode Island Board of Dentistry (RI Department of Health)

South Carolina 28 h / 2 yr On license Infection controlControlled substances prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

28 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Infection control1 hevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in South Carolina

Source: South Carolina State Board of Dentistry

South Dakota 100 h / 5 yr On license CPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

100 hours every 5 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Tennessee 40 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs Controlled substances prescribingState lawsCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

40 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)every renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Tennessee

Source: Tennessee Board of Dentistry

Texas 24 h / 2 yr On license Human traffickingControlled substances prescribingState laws+2 4 upcoming

DDS/DMD

24 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

  • Human traffickingevery renewal
  • Controlled substances prescribing2 honce
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)every 4 years
  • Pain management4 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Texas

Source: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

Utah 30 h / 2 yr May 31, even yrs Controlled substances prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.

  • Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Vermont 30 h / 2 yr On license None —

DDS/DMD

30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.

Upcoming in Vermont

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Vermont Board of Dental Examiners (Office of Professional Regulation)

Virginia 15 h / 1 yr Birth month CPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

15 hours every 1 year; renewal by the end of your birth month.

  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Virginia

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Virginia Board of Dentistry

Washington 63 h / 3 yr Birthday Opioid prescribingSuicide preventionState laws+2 2 upcoming

DDS/DMD

63 hours every 3 years; renewal by your birthday.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 honce
  • Suicide prevention3 honce
  • State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
  • Health equity2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
West Virginia 35 h / 2 yr Feb 1, even yrs Opioid prescribingInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming

DDS/DMD

35 hours every 2 years; renewal by February 1 in even-numbered years.

  • Opioid prescribing & pain management3 honce
  • Infection control2 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Wisconsin 30 h / 2 yr Sep 30, odd yrs CPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

30 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in odd-numbered years.

  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Wisconsin

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board

Wyoming 16 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Controlled substances prescribingCPR / Basic Life Support certification —

DDS/DMD

16 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.

  • Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
  • CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal

Upcoming in Wyoming

No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.

Source: Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners

Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.