Dentists · Mississippi · Continuing education
Mississippi Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD40 hours every 2 years, including 3 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Mississippi DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by ADA, AGD, Mississippi Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Society, NDA, NDHA, MDHA, ADHA, AADB or the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, or approved by the Board course by course; BLS/ACLS/PALS hours count (caps 8/16/16)
- New licensees
- Exempt during the first biennial renewal period.
- Audits & records
- Licensee certifies compliance at renewal and uploads proof to the CE tracking system (CE Broker); random audit after each period; keep records 3 years. Fines from $500 (first offense).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementDentists who prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances in Mississippi | 3 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR (AHA, Red Cross, ACLS or PALS with hands-on component) | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Period Jan 1 of even year to Dec 31 of odd year. Up to 20 h for passing an ADA specialty board recertification exam. Online/correspondence courses allowed if they include a post-study exam. Current CPR certification (AHA, Red Cross, ACLS or PALS with hands-on component) required under Board Regulation 45.
Source: www.dentalboard.ms.gov · 30 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2301, R. 1.41 (Board Regulation 41) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Mississippi?
Courses approved by ADA, AGD, Mississippi Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Society, NDA, NDHA, MDHA, ADHA, AADB or the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, or approved by the Board course by course; BLS/ACLS/PALS hours count (caps 8/16/16).
How many CE hours do dentists need in Mississippi?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Mississippi?
Use the license lookup of the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners (dentalboard.ms.gov); 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 Mississippi?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 3 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Mississippi?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).