Dentists · Ohio · Continuing education
Ohio Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Ohio DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Programs from ADA/NDA-affiliated dental associations, accredited dental schools or other Board-approved sponsors. Categories (OAC 4715-8-01): dental education/scientific courses unlimited (incl. ethics, regulatory compliance, risk management); non-clinical practice management max 5 h; papers/presentations max 3 h; teaching/research max 3 h; volunteer clinical service up to one-third; poster sessions max 2 h. Formats: directly interactive or supervised self-instruction with test (pass 75%).
- Renewal fee
- $312
- Audits & records
- Sworn affidavit at biennial registration listing programs; keep records at least 4 years; Board selects applications annually for verification (30 days to respond).
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may excuse for unusual circumstance, emergency or hardship: exemptions for recent graduates in their first registration and full-time students; extensions for military, health (max 1 year) or lost records; waivers when precluded from active practice.
Good to know. License valid two years from issuance (biennial registration fee $312). Credit: 1 hour per 50-60 contact minutes. Prescribers of opioid analgesics or benzodiazepines must certify OARRS access at registration.
Source: codes.ohio.gov · ORC 4715.14, 4715.141; OAC 4715-8-01, 4715-8-04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Ohio?
Programs from ADA/NDA-affiliated dental associations, accredited dental schools or other Board-approved sponsors. Categories (OAC 4715-8-01): dental education/scientific courses unlimited (incl. ethics, regulatory compliance, risk management); non-clinical practice management max 5 h; papers/presentations max 3 h; teaching/research max 3 h; volunteer clinical service up to one-third; poster sessions max 2 h. Formats: directly interactive or supervised self-instruction with test (pass 75%).
How many CE hours do dentists need in Ohio?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Ohio?
Use the license lookup of the Ohio State Dental Board (dental.ohio.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Ohio?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (2 years cycle).