Dentists · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD40 hours every 2 years, including 2 h infection control, 2 h cultural competency, 1 h pain management; renewal by March 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oregon DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 31
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31
- Accepted credit
- Lectures, study groups, college post-graduate courses, convention scientific sessions; self-study/distance courses with a certificate of completion. Must relate to clinical patient care or dental public health
- Online limit
- 100% of hours
- Audits & records
- About 15% of licensees audited after the renewal period closes; keep CE records for four licensure years. Healthcare Provider BLS card uploaded at renewal.
- Renew online
- www.oregon.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection control | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
| Pain managementAll dentists - Oregon Pain Management Commission (OHA) module | 1 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent Healthcare Provider BLS; card uploaded at renewal | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Licensure year Apr 1-Mar 31. 3 h medical emergencies in the dental office (no topic code). Current Healthcare Provider BLS. Implant placers: 7 h implants. Practice management max 4 h; teaching max 12 h; volunteer/other max 6 h. Sedation permits need 4-14 h sedation CE.
Source: www.oregon.gov · OAR 818-021-0060; ORS 679.250(9) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Oregon?
Lectures, study groups, college post-graduate courses, convention scientific sessions; self-study/distance courses with a certificate of completion. Must relate to clinical patient care or dental public health.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Oregon?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Oregon?
Use the license lookup of the Oregon Board of Dentistry (oregon.gov/dentistry/Pages/default.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 Oregon?
Infection control — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Pain management — 1 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Oregon?
Licenses renew by March 31 (2 years cycle).