Dentists · Virginia · Continuing education
Virginia Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD15 hours every year; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Virginia DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Courses (incl. audio and video presentations) from a Board-approved sponsor; clinical dentistry/dental hygiene or nonclinical subjects supporting clinical care (patient management, legal and ethical responsibilities, stress management)
- Renewal fee
- $285
- Carryover
- Extra hours may be credited to the next renewal year, max 15 hours.
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first renewal after initial licensure.
- Audits & records
- Board may audit after the renewal period; keep original records 4 years after renewal.
- Renew online
- www.dhp.virginia.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent hands-on CPR or BLS (ACLS/PALS where sedation rules require) | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Up to 3 h for uncompensated care to low-income patients via a local health department or free clinic. Exemption (disability, military, disasters) or up to 1-year extension on written request before renewal.
Good to know. Annual renewal in the birth month (18VAC60-21-240). Current hands-on CPR or BLS required (ACLS/PALS where sedation rules require). Sedation/GA providers and monitors: 4 h every 2 years on sedation/anesthesia, counted in the 15. No business, marketing or financial planning courses.
Source: www.dhp.virginia.gov · 18VAC60-21-250 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Virginia?
Courses (incl. audio and video presentations) from a Board-approved sponsor; clinical dentistry/dental hygiene or nonclinical subjects supporting clinical care (patient management, legal and ethical responsibilities, stress management).
How many CE hours do dentists need in Virginia?
15 hours every year.
How do I verify a dentist license in Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the Virginia Board of Dentistry (dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/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 Virginia?
CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Virginia?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (1 year cycle).