North Carolina Dental Continuing Education Requirements

North Carolina Dental License Renewal Deadline: January 31 each year

Dental professionals in North Carolina must complete continuing education (CE) each year to maintain an active license. ACES Advanced Continuing Education Systems offers live, interactive dental CE webinars that help dentists and dental hygienists meet North Carolina licensing requirements while expanding clinical knowledge.

North Carolina Dental CE Requirements – Quick Summary

  • Dentists (DDS/DMD): 15 CE Hours per Year
  • Dental Hygienists (RDH): 6 CE Hours per Year
  • Renewal Cycle: Annual
  • CPR/BLS: Current certification required
  • Infection Control: Recommended clinical CE topic

North Carolina CE Requirements Overview

License Type Renewal Period CE Hours Required
Dentist (DDS / DMD) Annual 15 Hours
Dental Hygienist (RDH) Annual 6 Hours

Dentist Continuing Education Requirements (North Carolina)

North Carolina dentists must complete 15 hours of continuing education each year.

Required Topics

  • Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
  • Clinical or scientific dental education

Continuing education must be related to maintaining professional competence in dental practice.

Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (North Carolina)

North Carolina dental hygienists must complete 6 hours of continuing education annually.

Required Topics

  • Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
  • Clinical education relevant to dental hygiene practice

North Carolina Dental License Renewal

North Carolina dental licenses renew annually.

  • Complete required CE hours each year
  • Maintain CPR / BLS certification
  • Submit renewal through the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners

Complete Your North Carolina Dental CE Online

ACES provides convenient live online dental CE webinars for North Carolina dental professionals.

  • Earn CE credits from home or the office
  • Attend live interactive courses
  • Learn from experienced dental educators
  • Stay compliant with North Carolina licensing requirements

Browse upcoming courses and start earning your North Carolina 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.

Disclaimer

ACES has compiled this information to assist you in understanding North Carolina 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 North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners. If you notice any inaccuracies, please email aces@aces4ce.net.