Dentists · Louisiana · Continuing education
Louisiana Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD30 hours every 2 years, including 3 h opioid prescribing & pain management (once); renewal by December 31, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Louisiana DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored or approved by ADA and affiliates, ADHA and affiliates, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, National Dental Association, American Association of Dental Boards, CODA-accredited dental schools, armed services/VA dental departments, recognized specialty societies, ACCME; AHA/Red Cross for CPR; JCAHO hospital courses for staff
- Online limit
- 33% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $540
- Carryover
- Late hours (completed by August of the next year) do not count toward the next period.
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first renewal, except the one-time 3-hour opioid course and CPR/BLS (first renewal: upload the opioid certificate from initial licensure).
- Audits & records
- CE reported in CE Broker by December 31; licensees shown complete are exempt from audit for that period. Keep records 3 calendar years.
- Renew online
- www.membersbase.com ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementOpioid management (drug diversion, prescribing controlled substances, addiction treatment); exempt with a notarized affidavit of no CDS prescribing in the period | 3 | once |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent BLS (AHA/Red Cross, not fully online), also at first renewal; earns 3 h | — | every renewal |
Good to know. 20 h personally attended clinical + 10 h clinical in person, online or correspondence (with a test). Real-time interactive webinars count as attended. BLS (AHA/Red Cross, not fully online) must be kept current; earns 3 h. Sedation/GA permit: 6-12 h in-person sedation course per period; ACLS/PALS.
Source: www.lsbd.org · La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. XXXIII, §1611 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Louisiana?
Courses sponsored or approved by ADA and affiliates, ADHA and affiliates, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, National Dental Association, American Association of Dental Boards, CODA-accredited dental schools, armed services/VA dental departments, recognized specialty societies, ACCME; AHA/Red Cross for CPR; JCAHO hospital courses for staff.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Louisiana?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Louisiana?
Use the license lookup of the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry (lsbd.org); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
Which CE topics are mandatory for dentists in Louisiana?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 3 h (once); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Louisiana?
Licenses renew by December 31 (2 years cycle).