Dentists · Wyoming · Continuing education
Wyoming Dental CE Requirements for Dentists (2026)
01 In short
- DDS/DMD16 hours every 2 years, including 3 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wyoming DDS/DMD CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 16hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Clinical courses (e.g. oral surgery, endodontics, pharmacology, professional ethics); other subjects only if clinically relevant; Board does not pre-approve courses; online without limit
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Licensed in an even year: 8 h (incl. the 3 h controlled substances) at the next renewal; licensed in an odd year: no CE at the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Random audit; keep records 4 years after the renewal period and produce them within 30 days of notice.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingResponsible prescribing of controlled substances; cannot be waived | 3 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent BLS; does not count toward the 16 h | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Two-year CE periods end Dec 31 of odd years (2024-2025, 2026-2027). Current BLS required separately and does not count toward the 16 h. No practice-building or business courses.
Source: dental.wyo.gov · Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners Rules, Chapter 3 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for dentists in Wyoming?
Clinical courses (e.g. oral surgery, endodontics, pharmacology, professional ethics); other subjects only if clinically relevant; Board does not pre-approve courses; online without limit.
How many CE hours do dentists need in Wyoming?
16 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a dentist license in Wyoming?
Use the license lookup of the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners (dental.wyo.gov); 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 Wyoming?
Controlled substances prescribing — 3 h (every renewal); CPR / Basic Life Support certification (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for dentists in Wyoming?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).