Dentists · Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD30 hours every 2 years, including 3 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by March 1 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nebraska DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Acceptable continuing education courses as listed in 172 NAC 56
- Audits & records
- Random audit after renewal (notice by mail); keep CE documentation at least four years; do not send certificates unless requested.
- Renew online
- dhhs.ne.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementAll professionals who prescribe controlled substances: 3 hours on opioids, incl. 0.5 hour on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses renewable March 1 of odd-numbered years; 30 hours in the 24 months before expiration. General anesthesia/deep/moderate sedation permit holders need at least 6 hours on anesthesia/sedation in the dental office. Inactive status available.
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · 172 NAC 56; Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-145 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Nebraska?
Acceptable continuing education courses as listed in 172 NAC 56.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Nebraska?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Nebraska?
Use the license lookup of the Nebraska Board of Dentistry (DHHS Licensure Unit) (dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Dentist.aspx); 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 Nebraska?
Opioid prescribing & pain management — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Nebraska?
Licenses renew by March 1 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).