Texas Dental Continuing Education Requirements
Texas Dental License Renewal: Texas dental licenses renew every two years during the licensee’s birth month.
Dental professionals in Texas must complete continuing education (CE) to maintain an active license. ACES Advanced Continuing Education Systems provides live, interactive dental CE webinars that help dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants stay compliant with Texas licensing requirements while learning from experienced instructors.
Texas Dental CE Requirements – Quick Summary
- Renewal Cycle: Every 2 Years (birth month)
- Dentists (DDS/DMD): 24 CE Hours
- Dental Hygienists (RDH): 24 CE Hours
- Registered Dental Assistants (RDA): 12 CE Hours
- Clinical CE: 16 hours must be technical/scientific
- Human Trafficking Training: Required each renewal cycle
- Pain Management / Opioid CE: 4 hours for dentists who prescribe opioids
- Jurisprudence Assessment: Required every 4 years
- CPR: Current Basic Life Support certification required
Texas CE Requirements Overview
| License Type | Renewal Period | CE Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist (DDS / DMD) | 2 Years | 24 Hours |
| Dental Hygienist (RDH) | 2 Years | 24 Hours |
| Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) | 2 Years | 12 Hours |
Dentist Continuing Education Requirements (Texas)
Texas dentists must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.
Clinical CE Requirement
At least 16 of the 24 CE hours must be clinical or scientific education. Up to 8 hours may be completed in non-clinical topics such as ethics, risk management, or practice administration.
Required Training
- Human Trafficking Training from a Texas-approved provider each renewal cycle
- Pain Management / Opioid Prescribing Education (4 hours for dentists who prescribe opioids)
- Jurisprudence Assessment every four years
- Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (Texas)
Texas dental hygienists must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.
At least 16 hours must be clinical or scientific CE related to patient care.
Required Training
- Human Trafficking Training each renewal cycle
- Jurisprudence Assessment every four years
- Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
Registered Dental Assistant CE Requirements (Texas)
Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) must complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years.
At least 6 hours must be clinical CE related to dental assisting duties.
Assistants must also maintain current CPR certification to remain compliant with Texas regulations.
Texas Dental License Renewal
Texas dental licenses renew every two years during the licensee’s birth month.
When renewing your license, you must:
- Complete the required continuing education hours
- Maintain current CPR certification
- Pass the jurisprudence assessment when required
- Submit your license renewal through the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Complete Your Texas Dental CE Online
ACES makes it easy to complete your Texas 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 Texas licensing requirements
- Avoid travel and complete CE on your schedule
Browse upcoming courses and start earning your Texas dental CE today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Texas dentists need?
Texas dentists must complete 24 continuing education hours every two years.
How many CE hours do Texas dental hygienists need?
Texas dental hygienists must complete 24 CE hours every two years.
Do Texas dentists need clinical CE hours?
Yes. At least 16 hours must be clinical or scientific education.
When do Texas dental licenses renew?
Texas dental licenses renew every two years during the licensee’s birth month.
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.
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- Ohio Dental CE Requirements
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- Michigan Dental CE Requirements
- North Carolina Dental CE Requirements
- Virginia Dental CE Requirements
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- New Jersey Dental CE Requirements
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- Indiana Dental CE Requirements
Disclaimer
ACES has compiled this information to assist you in understanding Texas 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 Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. If you notice any inaccuracies, please email aces@aces4ce.net so we can correct any errors.