North Dakota dental assisting CE courses

Curated courses matched to North Dakota’s dental assistants renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

16CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: 2-year cycle; CE reported January 1 through December 31 of even-numbered years; registration expires December 31 of even-numbered years.

Source: North Dakota Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Ethics or jurisprudence2 hoursEach 2 yearsQualified/registered dental assistants
Infection control2 hoursEach 2 yearsQualified/registered dental assistants

Ethics or jurisprudence (2 hours, each 2 years)

Ethics in DentistryFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free ethics course covering professional conduct and patient-relationship scenarios.

Dental Ethics: Real-World CasesFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Case-based ethics course; free account required.

Infection control (2 hours, each 2 years)

Infection Control in the Dental OfficeFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Covers CDC guidelines, sterilization, and PPE for dental settings; free certificate on completion.

Infection Prevention and Control UpdateFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free infection prevention refresher with post-test; free account required.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Dental Anatomy Review

The DALE Foundation · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (DANB affiliate; AGD PACE-approved)

Note: From DANB's affiliate; refresher on dental anatomy and terminology.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Ethics in DentistryFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free ethics course covering professional conduct and patient-relationship scenarios.

Dental Ethics: Real-World CasesFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Case-based ethics course; free account required.

Infection Control in the Dental OfficeFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Covers CDC guidelines, sterilization, and PPE for dental settings; free certificate on completion.

Infection Prevention and Control UpdateFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free infection prevention refresher with post-test; free account required.

Patient Communication for Dental TeamsFree

Viva Learning · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on patient communication and case presentation skills.

Nutrition and Oral HealthFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on nutrition counseling for oral health.

Dental Materials OverviewFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free overview of common restorative and preventive dental materials.

dentalcare.com Free CE Course LibraryFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Large free library of AGD PACE dental CE courses (typically 1–2 hours each).

Colgate Oral Health Network Free CoursesFree

Colgate · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free dental CE courses from Colgate's professional education platform.

Viva Learning Free Dental CEFree

Viva Learning · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free dental CE webinars and on-demand courses; free account required.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do North Dakota dental assistants need?

North Dakota dental assistants need 16 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for North Dakota dental assistants renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Ethics or jurisprudence (2 hours, Each 2 years); Infection control (2 hours, Each 2 years).

How do I document my dental assisting CE?

Keep completion certificates for every course — most dental boards audit a sample of renewals rather than collecting hours up front. DANB certificants should also log CE in their DANB account if maintaining certification.

When is the North Dakota dental assistants renewal deadline?

2-year cycle; CE reported January 1 through December 31 of even-numbered years; registration expires December 31 of even-numbered years.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the North Dakota Board of Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.