Arizona Dental License Renewal: Arizona dental licenses renew every 3 years. Renewal timing varies based on the licensee’s renewal cycle.
Dental professionals in Arizona must complete continuing education (CE) to maintain an active license. ACES Advanced Continuing Education Systems offers live, interactive dental CE webinars designed to help dentists and dental hygienists meet Arizona licensing requirements while expanding clinical knowledge and patient care skills.
Arizona Dental CE Requirements – Quick Summary
- Dentists (DDS/DMD): 63 CE Hours every 3 Years
- Dental Hygienists (RDH): 45 CE Hours every 3 Years
- Renewal Cycle: Every 3 Years
- Opioid Education: 3 Hours required for dentists
- Infection Control: 3 Hours required
- Ethics or Jurisprudence: 3 Hours required
- Self-Study Limit: 21 Hours for dentists / 15 Hours for hygienists
ACES provides live interactive dental CE webinars that help Arizona dental professionals meet continuing education requirements conveniently from home or the office.
Arizona CE Requirements Overview
| License Type | Renewal Period | CE Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist (DDS / DMD) | 3 Years | 63 Hours |
| Dental Hygienist (RDH) | 3 Years | 45 Hours |
Dentist Continuing Education Requirements (Arizona)
Arizona dentists must complete 63 hours of continuing education during each 3-year renewal cycle.
Required Topics
- 3 hours opioid prescribing education
- 3 hours infection control or infectious disease education
- 3 hours ethics or Arizona jurisprudence
- Clinical or scientific dental education related to patient care
No more than 21 hours may be completed as self-study. Live courses and live interactive webinars help dentists meet the remaining CE requirements.
Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (Arizona)
Arizona dental hygienists must complete 45 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required Topics
- 3 hours infection control or infectious disease education
- 3 hours in one of the following:
- Ethics
- Chemical dependency
- Risk management
- Tobacco cessation
- Arizona jurisprudence
- Clinical education related to dental hygiene practice
No more than 15 hours may be self-study CE.
Arizona Dental License Renewal
Arizona dental licenses renew every three years. Licensees must complete all required CE hours during the reporting cycle and attest to completion during renewal.
- Complete required CE hours during the 3-year cycle
- Meet required topic-specific education
- Maintain documentation of completed CE courses
- Renew through the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
Complete Your Arizona Dental CE Online
ACES makes it easy to complete Arizona dental CE requirements with live interactive webinars designed for dental professionals.
- Earn CE credits from home or the office
- Attend live interactive courses
- Learn from experienced dental educators
- Stay compliant with Arizona licensing requirements
- Avoid travel and complete CE on your schedule
Browse upcoming courses and start earning your Arizona dental CE today.
Dental CE Requirements in Other States
Looking for dental continuing education requirements in another state? Explore these popular state CE requirement pages:
ACES provides live interactive dental CE webinars accepted by state dental boards across the United States.
- California Dental CE Requirements
- Texas Dental CE Requirements
- Florida Dental CE Requirements
- New York Dental CE Requirements
- Pennsylvania Dental CE Requirements
- Illinois Dental CE Requirements
- Ohio Dental CE Requirements
- Massachusetts Dental CE Requirements
- Washington Dental CE Requirements
- Michigan Dental CE Requirements
- North Carolina Dental CE Requirements
- Virginia Dental CE Requirements
- Tennessee Dental CE Requirements
- New Jersey Dental CE Requirements
- Colorado Dental CE Requirements
- Indiana Dental CE Requirements
Disclaimer
ACES has compiled this information to assist you in understanding Arizona dental continuing education requirements. ACES cannot guarantee accuracy, and it is each professional’s responsibility to comply with their continuing education requirements. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners. If you notice any inaccuracies, please email aces@aces4ce.net.