New Jersey dental assisting CE courses

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

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

Renewal: 2-year renewal cycle per N.J.A.C. 13:30-5.3.

Source: New Jersey Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
CPR — practical hands-on, AHA healthcare-provider standards3 hoursEach 2 yearsRDAs and limited RDAs
Infection control1 hourEach 2 yearsRDAs and limited RDAs
Professional ethics and New Jersey law1 hourEach 2 yearsRDAs and limited RDAs
Prescription opioid drugs1 hourEach 2 yearsRDAs and limited RDAs

CPR — practical hands-on, AHA healthcare-provider standards (3 hours, each 2 years)

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (hands-on)

American Heart Association · 3h · in-person · AHA (American Heart Association)

$75.00varies by training centerView course →

Note: Practical hands-on course meeting AHA healthcare-provider standards. New Jersey does not accept webinars or distance courses for this requirement.

Infection control (1 hour, 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.

Professional ethics and New Jersey law (1 hour, each 2 years)

New Jersey Dental Ethics and JurisprudenceFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Covers NJ dental law and professional ethics. Note: New Jersey's online jurisprudence orientation alone does NOT satisfy this requirement.

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.

Prescription opioid drugs (1 hour, each 2 years)

Prescription Opioids in Dental PracticeFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on opioid prescribing risks, alternatives, and patient counseling in dentistry.

Free options

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

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.

New Jersey Dental Ethics and JurisprudenceFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Covers NJ dental law and professional ethics. Note: New Jersey's online jurisprudence orientation alone does NOT satisfy this requirement.

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.

Prescription Opioids in Dental PracticeFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on opioid prescribing risks, alternatives, and patient counseling in dentistry.

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.

Ergonomics for Dental AssistantsFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on posture, positioning, and injury prevention for chairside work.

Caries Risk Assessment and PreventionFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free two-hour course on caries risk assessment and preventive strategies.

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 New Jersey dental assistants need?

New Jersey dental assistants need 10 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for New Jersey dental assistants renewal?

Each renewal cycle: CPR — practical hands-on, AHA healthcare-provider standards (3 hours, Each 2 years); Infection control (1 hour, Each 2 years); Professional ethics and New Jersey law (1 hour, Each 2 years); Prescription opioid drugs (1 hour, 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 New Jersey dental assistants renewal deadline?

2-year renewal cycle per N.J.A.C. 13:30-5.3.

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 New Jersey Board of Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.