District of Columbia dentistry CE courses

Curated courses matched to District of Columbia’s dentists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Source: District of Columbia Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers	2 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Infection control, 2 hours	2 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Ethics, 1 hour	1 hour	Every renewal	All dentists
Cultural competency / LGBTQ specialized clinical training, 2 hours	2 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Public health priority subjects (Director-determined), at least 10% of total	3 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Abuse/misuse of controlled substances and opioid prescription practices, 2 hours, for DEA/DC controlled-substance prescribers	2 hours	Every renewal	All dentists

Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers (2 hours, every renewal)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (in-person class)

American Red Cross · 4h · in-person · AHA/ARC (AHA or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification; hands-on skills session required.)

$99.00In-person classes typically $85–$120; check local pricingView course →

Note: In-person BLS certification with a hands-on skills session — most dental boards do not accept fully-online CPR for this requirement. Counts toward CE in states that allow it.

Infection control, 2 hours (2 hours, every renewal)

Infection Control for Dental Professionals

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #54052 in the NetCE District of Columbia catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. General infection-control course; covers most states' infection-control mandates.

Foundations: Building the Safest Dental VisitFree

CDC (via CDC TRAIN) · 3h · self-paced · ADA CERP (3 free CE hours through the CDC's partnership with the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).)

FreeView course →

Note: Free CDC training on infection prevention and control fundamentals in dental settings; create a free CDC TRAIN account to launch the course and claim CE.

Ethics, 1 hour (1 hour, every renewal)

Dental Ethics: A Brief Review

NetCE · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$18.00View course →

Note: Course #57424 in the NetCE District of Columbia catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Covers ethics and professional responsibility; confirm with your board if used for a jurisprudence requirement.

Cultural competency / LGBTQ specialized clinical training, 2 hours (2 hours, every renewal)

Promoting the Health of Gender and Sexual Minorities

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #51794 in the NetCE District of Columbia catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Counts toward DC's cultural-competency / LGBTQ specialized clinical training requirement.

Public health priority subjects (Director-determined), at least 10% of total (3 hours, every renewal)

Rural Public Health Care

NetCE · 15h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$135.00View course →

Note: Course #51962 in the NetCE District of Columbia catalog; $135.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Public-health CE; confirm your board's current public-health priority topics before purchase.

Abuse/misuse of controlled substances and opioid prescription practices, 2 hours, for DEA/DC controlled-substance prescribers (2 hours, every renewal)

Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing

NetCE · 3h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$27.00View course →

Note: Course #55152 in the NetCE District of Columbia catalog; $27.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Counts toward opioid/controlled-substance prescribing requirements in most states.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Oral and Maxillofacial Infections

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #54034 in the NetCE District of Columbia catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Complications of Diabetes

NetCE · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$18.00View course →

Note: Course #54964 in the NetCE District of Columbia catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

NetCE Design-a-Deal: Dentist CE BundleBundle

NetCE · 30h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$135.00Up to 15 hours $67.50 · 16–30 hours $135; covers state-mandate coursesView course →

Note: One purchase covering up to 30 hours including District of Columbia's mandated topics; bundle pricing shown on the catalog page without login.

Free options

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

Managing Adult Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeFree

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 4h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 06/29/2029.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 4-hour course on diagnosing and responding to adult medical emergencies in the dental office; registration required for the test and certificate.

Increasing Dental Hygiene ProductivityFree

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 10/02/2028.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 1-hour practice-management course on growing the hygiene department's production; registration required for the test and certificate.

Foundations: Building the Safest Dental VisitFree

CDC (via CDC TRAIN) · 3h · self-paced · ADA CERP (3 free CE hours through the CDC's partnership with the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).)

FreeView course →

Note: Free CDC training on infection prevention and control fundamentals in dental settings; create a free CDC TRAIN account to launch the course and claim CE.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do District of Columbia dentists need?

Dentists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for District of Columbia dentists renewal?

Required topics include: Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers (2 hours); Infection control, 2 hours (2 hours); Ethics, 1 hour (1 hour); Cultural competency / LGBTQ specialized clinical training, 2 hours (2 hours); Public health priority subjects (Director-determined), at least 10% of total (3 hours); Abuse/misuse of controlled substances and opioid prescription practices, 2 hours, for DEA/DC controlled-substance prescribers (2 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for District of Columbia dentists renewal?

Yes, in nearly all cases. AGD PACE is the national standard for dental CE and is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Confirm any state-specific mandate wording with the board before purchasing.

When is the District of Columbia dentists renewal deadline?

Licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.

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