Dental Continuing Education Requirements by State
Dental license renewal rules vary by state. Use this page to find your state, review a quick summary of continuing education requirements, visit the official licensing board, and explore ACES state-specific CE requirement pages.
ACES offers live, interactive dental CE webinars for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants across the country. For the best user experience, start with your ACES state page for a practical overview, then visit your state board for official confirmation.
Popular State CE Requirement Pages
Looking for one of our most-visited state pages? Start here:
- 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
- Arizona Dental CE Requirements
- Colorado Dental CE Requirements
- Indiana Dental CE Requirements
CE Requirements By State
Enter State:
| State | Renewal Period (In Years) | DDS CE units Required | RDH CE units Required | RDA CE units Required | State Dental Board Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alabama |
1 |
20 |
12 |
0 |
|
|
Alaska |
2 |
32 |
20 |
0 |
|
|
Arizona |
3 |
63 |
45 |
0 |
|
|
Arkansas |
2 |
50 |
40 |
0 |
|
|
California |
2 |
50 |
25 |
25 |
|
|
Colorado |
2 |
30 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Connecticut |
2 |
25 |
16 |
0 |
|
|
Delaware |
2 |
50 |
24 |
0 |
|
|
District of Columbia |
2 |
30 |
15 |
10 |
|
|
Florida |
2 |
30 |
24 |
0 |
|
|
Georgia |
2 |
40 |
22 |
0 |
|
|
Hawaii |
2 |
32 |
20 |
0 |
|
|
Idaho |
2 |
30 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Illinois |
3 |
48 |
36 |
0 |
|
|
Indiana |
2 |
20 |
19 |
0 |
|
|
Iowa |
2 |
30 |
30 |
20 |
|
|
Kansas |
2 |
60 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Kentucky |
2 |
30 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Louisiana |
2 |
30 |
20 |
0 |
|
|
Maine |
2 |
40 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Maryland |
2 |
30 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Massachusetts |
2 |
40 |
20 |
12 |
|
|
Michigan |
3 |
60 |
36 |
36 |
|
|
Minnesota |
2 |
50 |
25 |
25 |
|
|
Mississippi |
2 |
40 |
20 |
0 |
|
|
Missouri |
2 |
50 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Montana |
3 |
60 |
36 |
0 |
|
|
Nebraska |
2 |
30 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Nevada |
1 |
20 |
15 |
0 |
|
|
New Hampshire |
2 |
40 |
20 |
0 |
|
|
New Jersey |
2 |
40 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
New Mexico |
3 |
60 |
45 |
30 |
|
|
New York |
3 |
60 |
24 |
0 |
|
|
North Carolina |
1 |
15 |
6 |
0 |
|
|
North Dakota |
2 |
32 |
16 |
16 |
|
|
Ohio |
2 |
40 |
24 |
0 |
|
|
Oklahoma |
2 |
40 |
20 |
0 |
|
|
Oregon |
2 |
40 |
24 |
0 |
|
|
Pennsylvania |
2 |
30 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
Rhode Island |
2 |
40 |
20 |
0 |
|
|
South Carolina |
2 |
28 |
14 |
0 |
|
|
South Dakota |
5 |
100 |
75 |
60 |
|
|
Tennessee |
2 |
40 |
30 |
24 |
|
|
Texas |
2 |
24 |
24 |
12 |
|
|
Utah |
2 |
30 |
30 |
0 |
|
|
Vermont |
2 |
30 |
18 |
0 |
|
|
Virginia |
1 |
15 |
15 |
0 |
|
|
Washington |
3 for DDS 1 for RDH |
63 |
15 |
0 |
|
|
West Virginia |
2 |
35 |
20 |
0 |
|
|
Wisconsin |
2 |
30 |
12 |
0 |
Wisconsin State Guidelines - Dentists Wisconsin State Guidelines - Hygienist |
|
Wyoming |
2 |
16 |
16 |
0 |
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Disclaimer
ACES has compiled this information to assist you in understanding state-specific 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, please visit your state dental board. If you notice any inaccuracies, please email aces@aces4ce.net so we can correct any errors.