Dentists · Delaware · Continuing education
Delaware Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD50 hours of CPE every 2 years, including 2 h infection control, 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Delaware DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 50hours of CPE
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- May 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By May 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Scientific CPE incl. live webinars sponsored/approved by ADA (incl. CERP), ADHA, ADAA, AGD (incl. PACE), recognized dental specialty organizations and study clubs, accredited dental/dental hygiene schools, approved hospital programs, other Board-approved organizations
- New licensees
- First renewal: licensed less than 1 year as of May 31 of the renewal year - no CPE; 1 to 2 years - half of the required CPE.
- Audits & records
- Electronic attestation at renewal; random audit each biennium - then upload certificates (name, course, provider, dates, hours) and current CPR card to DELPROS.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection control | 2 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingPractitioners with a Delaware controlled substance registration (biennial); plus a one-time 1-hour Delaware law course within the first year of a new registration | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationHands-on CPR every 2 years; online CPR not accepted | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may grant an exception in unusual circumstances (e.g. prolonged illness, extended absence from the country) on petition.
Good to know. Expires May 31 of even years. Self-study max 30 h (10 h without test, 20 h with test incl. non-live online). Practice management max 10 h. Hands-on CPR every 2 years (online CPR not accepted). Anesthesia permits: 12 h (unrestricted) or 6 h (Restricted I) anesthesia CPE per 6-year re-evaluation.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 1100, Section 6.0 (6.3-6.8); Uniform Controlled Substances Act Regulations 3.1.2-3.1.3 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Delaware?
Scientific CPE incl. live webinars sponsored/approved by ADA (incl. CERP), ADHA, ADAA, AGD (incl. PACE), recognized dental specialty organizations and study clubs, accredited dental/dental hygiene schools, approved hospital programs, other Board-approved organizations.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Delaware?
50 hours of CPE every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Delaware?
Use the license lookup of the Delaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene (dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental); 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 Delaware?
Infection control — 2 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Delaware?
Licenses renew by May 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).