Dentists · South Dakota · Continuing education
South Dakota Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD100 hours every 5 years; 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 Dakota DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100hours
- Renewal cycle
- 5 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved CE; 50 of the 100 hours must be academic: at a CODA-accredited dental school, by a presenter affiliated with one, or from an ADA CERP or AGD PACE approved provider
- Renewal fee
- $220
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent AHA Healthcare Provider/Red Cross CPR card; max 15 CPR h per cycle | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Five-year CE cycle; license renewed annually by July 1 ($200 + $20 CE fee per year). Current AHA Healthcare Provider/Red Cross CPR card required. Limits per cycle: home study 30 h, practice management 10 h, nutrition 15 h, CPR 15 h. Sedation/GA/host permit: +25 h anesthesia CE.
Source: sdlegislature.gov · ARSD 20:43:03:06, 20:43:03:07 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in South Dakota?
Board-approved CE; 50 of the 100 hours must be academic: at a CODA-accredited dental school, by a presenter affiliated with one, or from an ADA CERP or AGD PACE approved provider.
How many CE hours do dentists need in South Dakota?
100 hours every 5 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in South Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry (sdboardofdentistry.com); 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 Dakota?
CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in South Dakota?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (5 years cycle).