Pennsylvania dental assisting CE courses

Curated courses matched to Pennsylvania’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: Biennial renewal April 1 of odd-numbered years per 49 Pa. Code Sec. 33.105.

Source: Pennsylvania Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Act 31 child abuse recognition and reporting	2 hours	Each biennium	Expanded function dental assistants

Act 31 child abuse recognition and reporting (2 hours, each biennium)

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Pennsylvania Act 31)

NetCE · 2h · text

$15.00View course →

Note: Covers Pennsylvania recognition and reporting duties for mandated reporters under Act 31.

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)

$50.00View course →

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.

Fluoride Therapies in Preventive CareFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on fluoride products and preventive protocols.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Pennsylvania dental assistants need?

Pennsylvania dental assistants need 10 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Pennsylvania dental assistants renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Act 31 child abuse recognition and reporting (2 hours, Each biennium).

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 Pennsylvania dental assistants renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal April 1 of odd-numbered years per 49 Pa. Code Sec. 33.105.

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

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