Dentists · Kentucky · Continuing education
Kentucky Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD30 hours every 2 years, including 3 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
Kentucky DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renewal fee
- $295
- New licensees
- Graduated in the first year of the renewal biennium: half the hours; in the second year: no CE for that renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; subject to board audit; keep certificates for at least 5 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribing | 3 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent AHA-level CPR | — | every renewal |
Good to know. 3 h per cycle (1.5 h/year) on KASPER use, pain management or addiction disorders. Min 10 h live interactive. Charity care, office business and association meetings max 10 h. Current AHA-level CPR required. HIV/AIDS education per KRS 214.615(1).
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · 201 KAR 8:532, Sections 9-10; 201 KAR 8:520 (fees) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dentists need in Kentucky?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Kentucky?
Use the license lookup of the Kentucky Board of Dentistry (dentistry.ky.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 Kentucky?
Controlled substances prescribing — 3 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Kentucky?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).