Dentists · Wisconsin · Continuing education
Wisconsin Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD30 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wisconsin DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored or recognized by local, state, regional, national or international dental or medical professional organizations; college-level courses at CODA- or otherwise accredited institutions; study groups per DE 13.02(4)
- New licensees
- No CE for the biennium in which the license is first issued.
- Renew online
- dsps.wi.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR and AED, attested at renewal | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Reporting period Oct 1 (odd year) - Sep 30 (next odd year). At least 25 h clinical dentistry/medicine. CPR and AED must be current (attested at renewal). 12+ months in an accredited residency meets the CE. DE 13 text not read (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov timed out).
Source: dsps.wi.gov · Wis. Admin. Code ch. DE 13 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Wisconsin?
Courses sponsored or recognized by local, state, regional, national or international dental or medical professional organizations; college-level courses at CODA- or otherwise accredited institutions; study groups per DE 13.02(4).
How many CE hours do dentists need in Wisconsin?
30 credit hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Wisconsin?
Use the license lookup of the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board (dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/dentist); 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 Wisconsin?
CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Wisconsin?
Licenses renew by September 30 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).