For Initial Licensure

Licensees are required to submit proof of completion of a two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors upon initial licensure.

Licensees initially licensed within the biennium are exempt from the CE requirements for renewal with the exception of:

• One hour course in HIV/AIDS

For Renewal of License Following Your First Biennium

All Dentists must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education (CE) within the two year licensure period (biennium). The requirements are:

• Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors as part of the 30 hours requirement each biennial licensure renewal
• Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, including one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants; the relief of foreign body airway obstructions for adults, children, and infants; the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED); and the use of ambu-bags resulting in certification or recertification by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or an entity with equivalent requirements (in addition to the 30 hours of requirement CE)
• Two (2) hours of CE on domestic violence must be completed every third biennial licensure renewal period. These two (2) hours shall be part of the 30 hours otherwise required for each biennial licensure renewal, and may be taken at anytime during the six years preceding the renewal for the biennial in which the credit is due.

All Dental Hygienists must complete 24 hours of approved CE within the two year licensure period (biennium). The requirements are:

• Two (2) hour course relating to prevention of medical errors as part of the 24 hours requirement each biennial licensure renewal
• Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, which results in certification or recertification in CPR by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or an entity with equivalent requirements (in addition to the 24 hours of requirement CE)
• Two (2) hours of CE on domestic violence must be completed every third biennial licensure renewal period. These two (2) hours shall be part of the 24 hours otherwise required for each biennial licensure renewal, and may be taken at anytime during the six years preceding the renewal for the biennial in which the credit is due.

See Rule 64B5-12.013, FAC to review continuing education guidelines for Dentists and Dental Hygienists

To view approved CE providers and/or to submit CE credits for free, please visit our CE tracking system’s (CEBroker) website.  CE links and information can also be found on our continuing education pages.