Dentists · Puerto Rico · Continuing education
Puerto Rico Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- Dentista (DDS/DMD): 45 horas de educación continua every 3 years, including 2 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 3 h infection control, 3 h CPR / Basic Life Support certification; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Puerto Rico Dentista (DDS/DMD) CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45horas de educación continua
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education validated under the Board's CE regulation; max 15 hours by module, journal or internet
- Online limit
- 33% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $75
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll licensees: 'Equidad y Respeto' course on bioethics and discrimination (Adm. Order 2024-583, since Jan 4, 2024) | 2 | every renewal |
| Infection controlInfection control (Resolución 2024-66 of March 7, 2024) | 3 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCPR course (AHA or Asociación Puertorriqueña del Corazón card, no internet) | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Registration and recertification every 3 years (Ley 11-1976). Includes a 3-hour CPR course (AHA or Asociación Puertorriqueña del Corazón card, no internet). Renew about 90 days before expiry; documents brought printed.
Source: www.salud.pr.gov · Ley Núm. 75 de 8 de agosto de 1925, según enmendada; Ley Núm. 11 de 23 de junio de 1976; Reglamento 3692; Orden Administrativa 2024-583 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Puerto Rico?
Continuing education validated under the Board's CE regulation; max 15 hours by module, journal or internet.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Puerto Rico?
45 horas de educación continua every 3 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Puerto Rico?
Use the license lookup of the Junta Dental Examinadora de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud) (salud.pr.gov/CMS/444); 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 Puerto Rico?
Implicit bias & cultural competency — 2 h (every renewal); Infection control — 3 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification — 3 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Puerto Rico?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).