Virginia Dental Continuing Education Requirements

Virginia Dental License Renewal Deadline: March 31 each year

Dental professionals in Virginia must complete continuing education (CE) each year to maintain an active license. ACES Advanced Continuing Education Systems provides live, interactive dental CE webinars designed to help dentists and dental hygienists meet Virginia licensing requirements while staying current on clinical care and patient safety.

Virginia Dental CE Requirements – Quick Summary

  • Dentists (DDS/DMD): 15 CE Hours per Year
  • Dental Hygienists (RDH): 15 CE Hours per Year
  • Renewal Cycle: Annual
  • Renewal Deadline: March 31
  • CPR/BLS: Current certification required
  • Clinical CE: At least 8 hours must be clinical

Virginia CE Requirements Overview

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

Dentist Continuing Education Requirements (Virginia)

Virginia dentists must complete 15 hours of continuing education each year.

Required Topics

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

At least 8 hours must be clinical CE related to patient care.

Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (Virginia)

Virginia dental hygienists must complete 15 hours of continuing education each year.

  • Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
  • Clinical CE related to dental hygiene practice

Virginia Dental License Renewal

Virginia dental licenses renew annually on March 31.

  • Complete required CE hours each year
  • Maintain CPR / BLS certification
  • Submit renewal through the Virginia Board of Dentistry

Complete Your Virginia Dental CE Online

ACES offers live online dental CE 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 Virginia licensing requirements

Browse upcoming courses and start earning your Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Board of Dentistry. If you notice any inaccuracies, please email aces@aces4ce.net.