Dentists · South Carolina · Continuing education
South Carolina Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD28 hours every 2 years, including 1 h infection control, 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Carolina DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 28hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs developed or endorsed by ADA, AGD, ADHA, ADAA, NADL or their societies, ADA-recognized specialty organizations, ADA-accredited dental schools, or others approved by the Board. 1 hour = 50 minutes
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- Licensed by examination in South Carolina: exempt for the first relicensure period.
- Audits & records
- Certify hours on the renewal form; keep course records 3 years and provide certificates on request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection controlSterilization and infection control | 1 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingDentists authorized to prescribe controlled substances: prescribing and monitoring Schedule II-IV (S.C. Code §40-15-145) | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCPR recertification every 2 years; max 4 CE hours | — | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 50% live/in person (interactive webinars count as live); rest may be online. CPR recertification every 2 years required; max 4 CE hours for a CPR course. Teaching credit up to 25%. Dentists using sedation (S.C. Code §40-15-420): 4 h every 2 years in pharmacology, anesthesia, emergency medicine or sedation.
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov · S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 39-5(F) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in South Carolina?
Programs developed or endorsed by ADA, AGD, ADHA, ADAA, NADL or their societies, ADA-recognized specialty organizations, ADA-accredited dental schools, or others approved by the Board. 1 hour = 50 minutes.
How many CE hours do dentists need in South Carolina?
28 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in South Carolina?
Use the license lookup of the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry (llr.sc.gov/dent); 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 South Carolina?
Infection control — 1 h (every renewal); Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in South Carolina?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).