Dentists · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD25 contact hours every 2 years, including 1 h infection control, 1 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Connecticut DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 25contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses, including online, offered or approved by the ADA and affiliated state/local dental societies, national/state dental specialty organizations, the Academy of General Dentistry, hospitals, CODA-accredited or regionally accredited schools, CODA-recognized agencies, medical associations, state/local health departments or ACGME; DPH does not pre-approve courses
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first license renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; keep certificates at least 3 years and send them within 45 days if DPH asks.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection controlInfection control in a dental setting | 1 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingPrescribing controlled substances and pain management | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. 8 hours of volunteer dental practice at a public health facility = 1 contact hour, max 10 contact hours per 24 months. Waiver/extension for medical disability; exemption for licensees not in active practice (notarized application before the period ends).
Good to know. 25 h within the 24 months before renewal (license renews yearly). Also 1 h each in any 3 of DPH's 10 topics (record keeping/risk management, access to care, HIPAA, medical emergencies incl. CPR, sexual assault/domestic abuse, cultural competence, veterans' mental health, diagnostic technology…). Online OK.
Source: portal.ct.gov · Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-126c · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Connecticut?
Courses, including online, offered or approved by the ADA and affiliated state/local dental societies, national/state dental specialty organizations, the Academy of General Dentistry, hospitals, CODA-accredited or regionally accredited schools, CODA-recognized agencies, medical associations, state/local health departments or ACGME; DPH does not pre-approve courses.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Connecticut?
25 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Connecticut?
Use the license lookup of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Connecticut State Dental Commission) (portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/dentist/dentist-continuing-education-information); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for dentists in Connecticut?
Infection control — 1 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 1 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Connecticut?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).