Dentists · Indiana · Continuing education
Indiana Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD20 hours every 2 years, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by March 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Indiana DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses from approved organizations listed in IC 25-14-3-2 / IC 25-1-4-0.2 (incl. American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Board-approved study clubs); other providers need Board approval
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $100
- New licensees
- Exempt if the initial license was held less than two years (e.g. issued March 2, 2024 to March 1, 2026).
- Audits & records
- Random audit of 1-10% of licensees after each renewal; keep certificates 3 years after the licensing period.
- Renew online
- mylicense.in.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics, professional responsibility and Indiana statutes and rules (828 IAC 1-5-6); no exceptions | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Exempt: graduate students/residents in approved programs, Board-found disability; hardship waiver (military, illness). Inactive status needs no CE.
Good to know. Half of the hours must be live (interactive webinars count as live; pre-recorded self-study max half). Practice management max 5 h. Permit holders (general anesthesia, deep or light parenteral sedation): 5 h anesthesia CE per period within the 20; BLS not accepted for it.
Source: www.in.gov · IC 25-14-3-8; 828 IAC 1-5-6; 828 IAC 3-1-7.5 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Indiana?
Courses from approved organizations listed in IC 25-14-3-2 / IC 25-1-4-0.2 (incl. American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Board-approved study clubs); other providers need Board approval.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Indiana?
20 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Indiana?
Use the license lookup of the Indiana State Board of Dentistry (in.gov/pla/professions/dentistry-home); 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 Indiana?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 2 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Indiana?
Licenses renew by March 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).