Dentists · Georgia · Continuing education
Georgia Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD40 hours every 2 years, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management, 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h infection control; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Georgia DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses (incl. home study) sponsored or approved by ADA/ADHA and affiliates, Academy of General Dentistry, National Dental Association, CODA-accredited schools of dentistry/dental hygiene, recognized specialty associations, VA and Armed Forces dental departments, Georgia DPH, AMA/NMA and affiliates, JCAHO-accredited hospitals
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Carryover
- Not allowed; hours must be earned in the biennium they are applied to.
- New licensees
- CE applies within the first biennium of Georgia licensure; a new dentist may instead show CODA-accredited dental coursework from the previous two years.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; send official documentation within 30 days of the audit letter. Keep records 3 years after the biennium ends.
- Renew online
- gbd.georgia.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementOpioid abuse, proper prescription writing and/or opioid use in dental practice | 1 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawLegal ethics and professionalism (since 2022) | 1 | every renewal |
| Infection controlInfection control in dental practice incl. dental unit water lines (since 2024) | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR at all times; in-person CPR/BLS/ACLS course earns 4 h | — | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 30 h clinical and at least 20 h in person (not online/journal). Max 12 h per day. Current CPR certification required at all times (Rule 150-3-.08); an in-person CPR/BLS/ACLS course earns 4 h. Limited credit for teaching, charity care, board service.
Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 150-3-.09 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Georgia?
Courses (incl. home study) sponsored or approved by ADA/ADHA and affiliates, Academy of General Dentistry, National Dental Association, CODA-accredited schools of dentistry/dental hygiene, recognized specialty associations, VA and Armed Forces dental departments, Georgia DPH, AMA/NMA and affiliates, JCAHO-accredited hospitals.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Georgia?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Georgia?
Use the license lookup of the Georgia Board of Dentistry (gbd.georgia.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 Georgia?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 1 h (every renewal); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 1 h (every renewal); Infection control — 2 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Georgia?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).