Dentists · Florida · Continuing education
Florida Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h domestic violence (every 6 years), 2 h prevention of medical errors & patient safety, 2 h HIV/AIDS (before the first renewal), 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by February 28.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Florida DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Feb 28
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By February 28
- Accepted credit
- ADA or national dental associations; Florida Dental Association; AGD; ADHA and components; CODA-accredited schools; accredited hospitals/colleges; AHA, Red Cross, American Cancer Society; AMA; Board-approved providers listed in CE Broker
- Renewal fee
- $305
- New licensees
- First renewal: only 2 h prescribing of controlled substances and 2 h HIV/AIDS.
- Audits & records
- CE must be reported to the Department of Health CE tracking system (MQA Online account, 'Report CE/CME') before renewing.
- Renew online
- mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence | 2 | every 6 years |
| Prevention of medical errors & patient safety | 2 | every renewal |
| HIV/AIDS | 2 | before the first renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribing | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent live/hands-on BLS-level CPR; does not count toward hours | — | every renewal |
Good to know. All licenses expire Feb 28, 2028 (previous: Feb 28, 2026). Current live/hands-on BLS-level CPR required (does not count toward hours). Sedation permit holders: 4 h management of medical emergencies incl. airway. Fee $305 active renewal (+ permit fees).
Source: floridasdentistry.gov · Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B5-12.013; Fla. Stat. §§456.013, 456.031, 456.033, 466.0135, 466.014 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Florida?
ADA or national dental associations; Florida Dental Association; AGD; ADHA and components; CODA-accredited schools; accredited hospitals/colleges; AHA, Red Cross, American Cancer Society; AMA; Board-approved providers listed in CE Broker.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Florida?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Florida?
Use the license lookup of the Florida Board of Dentistry (floridasdentistry.gov); 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 Florida?
Domestic violence — 2 h (every 6 years); Prevention of medical errors & patient safety — 2 h (every renewal); HIV/AIDS — 2 h (before the first renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Florida?
Licenses renew by February 28 (2 years cycle).