Dentists · Montana · Continuing education
Montana Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD60 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Montana DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 60hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board does not pre-approve programs or sponsors; programs must add to professional knowledge and competence, have significant intellectual or practical content and be germane to dentistry
- Renewal fee
- $306
- Carryover
- Hours used to cure delinquent CE cannot be applied to the next reporting period.
- New licensees
- CE does not apply until the licensee's first full year of licensure.
- Audits & records
- Affirm CE duty at annual renewal; keep documentation (name, sponsor, title, dates, hours). Random audits by sampling.
- Renew online
- ebiz.mt.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR, ACLS or PALS card; online only with hands-on check | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Three-year CE cycles counted from 2015; licenses renew yearly by March 1. Current CPR, ACLS or PALS card required (online only with hands-on check). Anesthesia permits: 20 h (deep sedation/GA) or 12 h (moderate sedation) within the 60. Teaching credit once.
Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · ARM 24.138.2110 (adopted MAR 24-138-83, Sept. 2024) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Montana?
Board does not pre-approve programs or sponsors; programs must add to professional knowledge and competence, have significant intellectual or practical content and be germane to dentistry.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Montana?
60 hours every 3 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Montana?
Use the license lookup of the Montana Board of Dentistry (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/dentistry); 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 Montana?
CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Montana?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).