Virginia dental professionals must complete 15 hours of continuing education annually to maintain an active license. Continuing education must be relevant to patient care and may be completed through approved providers, including live interactive online dental CE courses.
Virginia Dental CE Requirements – Quick Summary
- Renewal Cycle: Annual
- CE Hours Required: 15 hours per year
- Applies To: Dentists (DDS) and Dental Hygienists (RDH)
- CPR Requirement: Current CPR certification required
- Additional Requirements: Sedation/anesthesia CE required if applicable
- Renewal Deadline: Determined by the Virginia Board of Dentistry
Virginia Dentist CE Requirements (DDS)
Dentists licensed in Virginia are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education each year. CE courses must be clinically relevant or supportive of patient care.
- Maintain current CPR/BLS certification
- Complete additional CE if administering or monitoring sedation or anesthesia
- Courses should support clinical competency or dental practice operations
Virginia Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (RDH)
Virginia dental hygienists must also complete 15 hours of continuing education annually.
- Maintain current CPR certification
- Complete additional CE if monitoring sedation (if applicable)
- Courses must be relevant to patient care or clinical responsibilities
Virginia CE Requirements – Important Details
- CE must be relevant to patient care or directly related to the practice of dentistry
- Up to 15 hours may be carried forward to the next renewal period
- Licensees may be audited by the Virginia Board of Dentistry
- CE records should be retained in case of audit
Virginia Dental License Renewal
Dental licenses in Virginia are renewed on an annual basis. Renewal deadlines are determined by the Virginia Board of Dentistry, and licensees are responsible for completing CE requirements prior to renewal.
Because renewal schedules may vary, dental professionals should confirm their individual renewal date directly with the board.
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Dental CE Requirements in Other States
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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
- Tennessee Dental CE Requirements
- New Jersey Dental CE Requirements
- Colorado Dental CE Requirements
- Indiana Dental CE Requirements
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, please visit the Virginia Board of Dentistry. If you notice any inaccuracies, please email aces@aces4ce.net so we can correct any errors.