Tennessee Dental License Renewal: Licenses renew every 2 years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
Dental professionals in Tennessee 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, dental hygienists, and dental assistants meet Tennessee licensing requirements while expanding clinical knowledge and patient care skills.
Tennessee Dental CE Requirements – Quick Summary
- Dentists (DDS/DMD): 40 CE Hours every 2 Years
- Dental Hygienists (RDH): 30 CE Hours every 2 Years
- Dental Assistants (RDA): 24 CE Hours every 2 Years
- License Renewal: Last day of the licensee’s birth month
- Controlled Substance Education: 2 Hours required for dentists
- Chemical Dependency Education: 2 Hours required for hygienists and assistants
- CPR/BLS: Current certification required
Tennessee recognizes live interactive webinars as in-person continuing education, making ACES webinars a convenient option for completing CE requirements.
Tennessee CE Requirements Overview
| License Type | Renewal Period | CE Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist (DDS / DMD) | 2 Years | 40 Hours |
| Dental Hygienist (RDH) | 2 Years | 30 Hours |
| Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) | 2 Years | 24 Hours |
Dentist Continuing Education Requirements (Tennessee)
Tennessee dentists must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years.
Required Topics
- Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
- 2 hours of controlled substance prescribing education covering Tennessee Chronic Pain Guidelines
- Clinical or scientific dental education related to patient care
Dentists who hold sedation permits may also have additional continuing education requirements related to sedation or anesthesia.
Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (Tennessee)
Tennessee dental hygienists must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
- Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
- 2 hours of chemical dependency education
- Clinical education related to dental hygiene practice
Dental Assistant CE Requirements (Tennessee)
Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) in Tennessee must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.
- Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
- 2 hours of chemical dependency education
- Clinical or professional education related to dental assisting
Tennessee Dental License Renewal
Tennessee dental licenses renew every two years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
- Complete required CE hours during the renewal cycle
- Maintain current CPR/BLS certification
- Complete required controlled substance or chemical dependency education
- Submit renewal through the Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Complete Your Tennessee Dental CE Online
ACES provides live interactive dental CE webinars designed for Tennessee dental professionals.
- Earn CE credits from home or the office
- Attend live interactive courses
- Learn from experienced dental educators
- Stay compliant with Tennessee licensing requirements
Browse upcoming courses and start earning your Tennessee 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
- New Jersey Dental CE Requirements
- Arizona Dental CE Requirements
- Colorado Dental CE Requirements
- Indiana Dental CE Requirements
Disclaimer
ACES has compiled this information to assist you in understanding Tennessee 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 Tennessee Board of Dentistry. If you notice any inaccuracies, please email aces@aces4ce.net.