ALABAMA
Dentists: 20 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due by December 31st every year.
Dental Hygienists: 12 CE hours (6 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due by September 30th every year.
ALASKA
Dentists: 28 CE hours (14 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due by 12/31 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 14 CE hours (7 can be taken online or through
correspondence) due by 12/13 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009)
ARIZONA
Dentists: 72 CE hours (24 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) required every three years each dentist has individual license
expiration date.
Dental Hygienists: 54 CE hours (24 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) required every three years each dental hygienist has individual
license expiration date.
ARKANSAS
Dentists: 50 CE hours - all CE can be taken online (except CPR re
certification, which is required and needs to be in a classroom) due every two
years by 12/31 of even years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 40 CE hours all CE can be taken online (except CPR re
certification, which is required and needs to be in a classroom) due every two
years by 12/31 of even years (ex. 2008).
Registered Dental Assistants: 2 CE hours due every two years.
CALIFORNIA
Dentists: 50 CE hours (25 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence required courses are: 2 hours of California Infection Control, 2
hours of California Dental Practice Act, and CPR is required in the classroom)
required every two years due by individuals birthday, every other year.
Dental Hygienist: 25 CE hours (12 can be taken online or
through correspondence required courses are: 2 hours of California Infection
Control, 2 hours of California Dental Practice Act, and CPR is required in the
classroom) required every two years due by individuals birthday, every other
year.
Registered Dental Assistants: 25 CE hours (required courses
are: 2 hours of California Infection Control, 2 hours of California Dental
Practice Act, and CPR is required in the classroom) required every two years due
by individuals birthday, every other year.
COLORADO
No CE requirements for the state.
CONNECTICUT
Dentists: 25 CE hours (all can be taken online) due every two years on
individuals birthday, starting 10/2/2007.
Dental Hygienists: 16 CE hours required (none can be taken online) - due
every two years on individuals birthday, starting 10/2/2007.
DELAWARE
Dentists: 50 CE hours (20 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence, and 10 of these 20 have to be testing hours) due every two years
by 3/1. Each individual has their assigned expiration year.
Dental Hygienists: 25 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence, and 5 of these 10 must be testing hours) - due every two years
by 3/1. Each individual has their assigned expiration year.
FLORIDA
Dentists: 30 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR which is
required and must be taken in a classroom). Required courses are: 2 hrs of
Medical Errors, 1 hour of HIV Review, 1 hour of Domestic Violence, and CPR (in
classroom). Due every two years on 3/1, on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR which
is required and must be taken in a classroom). Required courses are: 2 hrs of
Medical Errors, 1 hour of HIV Review, 1 hour of Domestic Violence, and CPR (in
classroom). Due every two years on 3/1, on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
GEORGIA
Dentists: 40 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR, worth 4
hours, which must be taken in a classroom through American Red Cross) due every
two years on 12/31 of odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
Dental Hygienists: 40 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR,
worth 4 hours, which must be taken in a classroom through American Red Cross)
due every two years on 12/31 of odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
HAWAII
Dentists: 32 CE hours (16 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years on 12/31 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
Dental Hygienists: 32 CE Hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years on 12/31 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
IDAHO
Dentists: 15 CE hours (all credits can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every year, each individual has their own expiration date.
Dental Hygienists: 12 CE hours (all credits can be taken online or
through correspondence) due every year, each individual has their own expiration
date.
ILLINOIS
Dentists: 32 CE hours (16 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years by 9/30 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (12 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years by 9/30 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
INDIANA
Dentists: 20 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence). Required course is CPR (must be completed in a classroom) due
every two years, each individuals renewal date is on their birthday, on
even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 14 CE hours (7 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence). Required course is CPR (must be completed in a classroom) - due
every two years, each individuals renewal date is on their birthday, on
even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
IOWA
Dentists: 30 CE hours (12 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years on 08/31 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 30 CE Hours (12 can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years on 08/31 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
Registered Dental Assistants: 20 CE Hours (12 can be taken online or
through correspondence) due every two years on 8/31 on odd-numbered years (ex.
2009).
KANSAS
Dentists: 60 CE hours (all credits can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years on 12/1 of even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (all credits can be taken online or
through correspondence) due every two years on 12/1 of even-numbered years (ex.
2008).
KENTUCKY
Dentists: 30 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Required courses are: 1 hour of Infection Control and 1 hour of
HIV/AIDS. Due every two years on 12/1 on odd numbered years (ex. 2007).
Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Required courses are: 1 hour of Infection Control and 1 hour of
HIV/AIDS. Due every two years on 12/1 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
LOUISIANA
Dentists: 40 CE hours (20 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence), and CPR must be taken in a classroom. Due every two years on
12/31.
Dental Hygienist: 20 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence), and CPR must be taken in a classroom. Due every two years on
12/31.
MAINE
Dentists: 40 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) CPR is mandatory every two years. Due 12/31 on even-numbered
years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (5 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) CPR is mandatory every two years. Due 12/31 on odd-numbered
years (ex. 2009).
MARYLAND
Dentists: 30 CE hours (15 hours can be taken on line or through
correspondence) - required course is 1 hour of Infectious Disease Control. Due
every two years, after 12/31.
Dental Hygienist: 30 CE hours (15 hours can be taken on line or through
correspondence) required course is 1 hour of Infectious Disease Control. Due
every two years, after 12/31.
MASSACHUSETTS
Dentists: 40 CE hours (8 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence), due December 31st, every two years.
Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or
through correspondence), due December 31st, every two years.
MICHIGAN
Dentists: 60 CE hours (20 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Due every 3 years.
Dental Hygienists: 36 CE hours (12 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) - Due every 3 years.
Registered Dental Assistants: 36 CE hours (12 hours can be taken online
or through correspondence) - Due every 3 years.
MINNESOTA
Dentists: 50 CE hours due every two years.
Dental Hygienists: 25 CE hours due every two years.
Registered Dental Assistants: 25 CE hours due every two years.
MISSISSIPPI
Dentists: 40 CE hours (all hours can be taken online except CPR, which is
required in a classroom) due by 11/1 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009)
Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (all hours can be taken online except CPR,
which is required in a classroom) - due by 11/1 on even-numbered years (ex.
2008).
Registered Dental Assistants: 12 CE hours due every two years.
MISSOURI
Dentists: 50 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Required course is Nitrous Oxide Sedation in Dental Offices, and
40 of the CE hours have to be knowledge and skills in treatment, health and
safety of individual patient. Due every two years on even-numbered years (ex.
2008).
Dental Hygienists: 25 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) - Required course is Nitrous Oxide Sedation in Dental Offices.
Due every two years on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
MONTANA
Dentists: 60 CE hours (cannot be taken online) due every three years.
Each individual has their own expiration date.
Dental Assistants: 36 CE hours (cannot be taken online) due every three
years. Each individual has their own expiration date.
NEBRASKA
Dentists: 32 CE hours (10 hours can be done online or through
correspondence) due every two years, on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
Dental Hygienists: 32 CE hours (10 hours can be done online or through
correspondence) due every two years, on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
NEVADA
Dentists: 20 CE hours (6 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every year.
Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (6 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every year.
NEW HAMPHIRE
Dentists: 40 CE hours (8 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years.
Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years.
NEW JERSEY
Dentists: 40 CE hours (8 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years by 10/31 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009)
Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) required course is: Nitrous Oxide refresher due every two years
on 1/1 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008)
Registered Dental Assistants: 10 CE hours due every two years.
NEW MEXICO
Dentists: 60 CE hours (30 hours can be taken online) due every 3 years by
6/30 each individual has their own expiration year.
Dental Hygienists: 45 CE hours (22 hours can be taken online) due every 3
years by 6/30 each individual has their own expiration year.
Registered Dental Assistants: 30 CE hours (15 hours can be taken online)
due every 3 years by 6/30 each individual has their own expiration year.
NEW YORK
Dentists: 45 CE hours (15 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Required course is "Infection Control" due every 3 years. Each
individual has their own expiration date.
Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Required course is "Infection Control" due every 3 years. Each
individual has their own expiration date.
NORTH CAROLINA
Dentists: 15 CE hours (3 hours can be done online or through
correspondence) due every three years. Each individual has their own expiration
date.
Dental Hygienists: 6 CE hours (2 hours can be done online or through
correspondence) due every three years. Each individual has their own expiration
date.
NORTH DAKOTA
Dentists: 20 CE hours (6 hours can be taken in a classroom or through
correspondence) Due on 7/1 on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (6 hours can be taken in a classroom or
through correspondence) Due on 7/1 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
Registered Dental Assistants: 8 CE hours required.
OHIO
Dentists: 40 CE hours, including 7 hours of Substance Abuse and 7 hours
of Infection Control due 12/31 on odd years.
Dental Hygienists: 12 CE hours due 12/31 on odd years.
OKLAHOMA
Dentists: 60 CE hours Required courses are: 3 hours of Medical Emergency,
and 2 hours of Patient Management. Due every 3 years, each individual has their
own expiration date.
Dental Assistants: 40 CE hours Required courses are: 3 hours of Medical
Emergency, and 2 hours of Patient Management. Due every 3 years, each individual
has their own expiration date.
OREGON
Dentists: 40 CE hours (all credits can be taken online) due every two
years on 3/31 expiration year varies per individual.
Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (all credits can be taken online) due
every two years on 9/30 expiration year varies per individual.
PENNSYLVANIA
Dentists: 30 CE hours (15 can be taken online or through correspondence)
due every two years.
Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours due every two years.
Registered Dental Assistants: 10 CE hours due every two years.
RHODE ISLAND
Dentists: 60 CE hours (6 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every 3 years.
Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours due every 3 years.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Dentists: 14 CE hours (all CE hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every year by 3/1.
Dental Hygienists: 7 CE hours (all CE hours can be taken online or
through correspondence) due every year by 3/1.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Dentists: 100 CE hours (75 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every 5 years, date is different for every individual.
Dental Hygienists: 75 CE hours (50 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every 5 years, date is different for every individual.
Required course: 5 hours of Radiography.
Registered Dental Assistants: 60 CE hours required every 5 years.
TENNESEE
Dentists: 40 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Required to take 2 hours of Chemical Dependency due every two
years on individuals birth month.
Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Required to take 2 hours of Chemical Dependency due every two
years on individuals birth month.
Registered Dental Assistant: 24 CE hours (all can be taken online or
through correspondence) - Required to take 2 hours of Chemical Dependency due
every two years on individuals birth month.
TEXAS
Dentists: 12 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence CPR must be taken in a classroom) due every year, each individual
has their own expiration day. every year for Dentist and Hygienist.
Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence CPR must be taken in a classroom) due every year, each individual
has their own expiration day.
Registered Dental Assistants: 15 CE hours (4 hours can be taken online or
through correspondence CPR must be taken in a classroom) due every year, each
individual has their own expiration day.
UTAH
Dentists: 30 CE hours (all CE can be taken online or through
correspondence courses must be Clinical and not Practice Management) due 5/31 of
even-numbered years.
Dental Hygienists: 30 CE hours (all CE can be taken online or through
correspondence courses must be Clinical and not Practice Management) due 5/31 of
even-numbered years. .
VERMONT
Dentists: 40 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) Due every two years on 9/30 on odd-numbered years (ex. 2009).
Dental Hygienists: Effective after the 2009 renewal: dental hygienists
must satisfactorily complete 18 hours of continuing education as provided below.
15 credits or hours must be taken in clinical or didactic dental or dental
hygiene subject areas. The remaining three credits or hours may be taken in
non-scientific areas appropriate to the practice of dental hygiene.
Licensees must renew their license every odd numbered year (i.e. 2011).
VIRGINIA
Dentists: 15 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence, CPR refresher is required) due 3/31 every year.
Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence, CPR refresher is required) due 3/31 every year.
WASHINGTON
Dentists: 21 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence required courses are: HIV/Aids Review is required only one time)
due every year, dates are different for every individual.
Dental Hygienists: 15 CE hours (all hours can be taken online or through
correspondence required courses are: HIV/Aids Review is required only one time)
due every year, dates are different for every individual.
WEST VIRGINIA
Dentists: 35 CE hours (17 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years.
Dental Hygienists: 20 CE hours (10 hours can be taken online or through
correspondence) due every two years.
WISCONSIN
Dentists: No CE requirements
Dental Hygienists: No CE requirements.
WYOMING
Dentists: No CE hours for renewal. Only CPR is mandatory
Dental Hygienists: No CE requirements.