Dentists · North Dakota · Continuing education
North Dakota Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD32 hours every 2 years, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h infection control; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Dakota DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 32hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Publications, seminars, symposiums, lectures, college courses and online education; clinical dentistry subject matter accepted without limit; certificates must name provider, date and hours
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Audits & records
- Renewal application includes proof of CE completion (NDCC 43-28-16.2). Board may audit; keep records from the previous cycle.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics or jurisprudence; passing the laws and rules exam counts as 2 h | 2 | every renewal |
| Infection controlCan be met by a federal OSHA course for dental providers | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationHands-on CPR course each cycle and current CPR certificate | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Max 16 h self-study; live real-time online counts. Hands-on CPR course each cycle and current CPR certificate required. Sedation/anesthesia permit holders: 6 h sedation/anesthesia + 2 h anesthesia emergencies; simulation training from 2028. Max 2 h practice management.
Source: www.ndlegis.gov · N.D. Admin. Code 20-02-01-06; NDCC 43-28-16.2 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in North Dakota?
Publications, seminars, symposiums, lectures, college courses and online education; clinical dentistry subject matter accepted without limit; certificates must name provider, date and hours.
How many CE hours do dentists need in North Dakota?
32 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in North Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners (nddentalboard.org); 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 North Dakota?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 2 h (every renewal); Infection control — 2 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in North Dakota?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).