Dentists · Utah · Continuing education
Utah Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Utah DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- May 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By May 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Lecture, conference, seminar or training sessions (blocks of at least 50 min) approved/sponsored by government agencies, accredited institutions, professional associations, ADA, ADHA, UDA/UDHA, recognized health care associations or peer study clubs; max 15 h online/home study with exam; max 10 h teaching; max 3 h practice/office management; up to 15% as volunteer direct patient care
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- Hours prorated by the date of first licensure within the two-year cycle.
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation two years after the end of the renewal cycle.
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingHolders of a Utah controlled substance license: controlled substance prescribing CE (Utah Code 58-37-6.5) | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR/BLS (or ACLS/PALS per permit); recertification hours do not count | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Division may defer or waive CPE under R156-1-308d.
Good to know. Dental licenses renew May 31 of even years. Current CPR/BLS (or ACLS/PALS per permit) required; recertification hours do not count. Sedation permits: minimal 2 h, moderate 4 h + 10 cases, deep/GA 8 h + 30 cases. Dermal fillers / botulinum toxin: 1 h each if administered.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-69-303, R156-69-304a; Utah Code 58-37-6.5 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Utah
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Utah?
Lecture, conference, seminar or training sessions (blocks of at least 50 min) approved/sponsored by government agencies, accredited institutions, professional associations, ADA, ADHA, UDA/UDHA, recognized health care associations or peer study clubs; max 15 h online/home study with exam; max 10 h teaching; max 3 h practice/office management; up to 15% as volunteer direct patient care.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Utah?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Utah?
Use the license lookup of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing – Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board (commerce.utah.gov/dopl/dentistry); 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 Utah?
Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Utah?
Licenses renew by May 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).