Florida dentistry CE courses

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

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

Renewal: Renewal by February 28 of even-numbered years.

Source: Florida Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
General CE, 28 hours	28 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Prevention of medical errors, 2 hours	2 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances, 2 hours every renewal	2 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Domestic violence, 2 hours every third biennium	2 hours	Every third renewal	All dentists
CPR BLS required	Certification	Every renewal	All dentists
HIV/AIDS, 2 hours at first renewal only (one-time, not per cycle)	2 hours	One-time	New licensees

General CE, 28 hours (28 hours, every renewal)

Viva Learning — Free Live & On-Demand CE WebinarsFree

Viva Learning · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved AGD PACE provider #217544 (approval period 11/1/2025–10/31/2029); also a registered CA Dental Board CE provider.)

FreeFree; hours vary by webinar (typically 1–2 CEU)View course →

Note: Free live-interactive and on-demand CE webinars from expert clinicians; live sessions count as live CE where your board requires it; free account tracks your CE activity.

Oral Pathology ReviewCE Broker

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 #58664 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Cancer and Complications of Cancer TherapiesCE Broker

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 #50684 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral and Maxillofacial InfectionsCE Broker

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 Florida catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Prevention of medical errors, 2 hours (2 hours, every renewal)

Medical Error Prevention and Root Cause AnalysisCE Broker

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 #51335 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Fulfills Florida's 2-hour medical-errors requirement.

Safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances, 2 hours every renewal (2 hours, every renewal)

Strategies for Appropriate Opioid Prescribing: The Florida RequirementCE Broker

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 #55122 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Fulfills Florida's 2-hour controlled-substance prescribing requirement.

Domestic violence, 2 hours every third biennium (2 hours, every third renewal)

Domestic Violence: The Florida RequirementCE Broker

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 #57924 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Fulfills Florida's domestic-violence requirement (due every third biennium).

CPR BLS required (Certification, 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.

HIV/AIDS, 2 hours at first renewal only (one-time, not per cycle) (2 hours, one-time)

HIV/AIDS: Update for FloridaCE Broker

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 #54704 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Fulfills Florida's first-renewal HIV/AIDS requirement.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Oral Pathology ReviewCE Broker

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 #58664 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Cancer and Complications of Cancer TherapiesCE Broker

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 #50684 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral and Maxillofacial InfectionsCE Broker

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 Florida catalog; $45.00 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 BundleBundleCE Broker

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 Florida'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.

Viva Learning — Free Live & On-Demand CE WebinarsFree

Viva Learning · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved AGD PACE provider #217544 (approval period 11/1/2025–10/31/2029); also a registered CA Dental Board CE provider.)

FreeFree; hours vary by webinar (typically 1–2 CEU)View course →

Note: Free live-interactive and on-demand CE webinars from expert clinicians; live sessions count as live CE where your board requires it; free account tracks your CE activity.

Management of Pediatric Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeFreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 11/16/2027.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour course on managing medical emergencies in pediatric dental patients; registration required for the test and certificate.

Tobacco 101: A Guide to Working with Nicotine Addicted PatientsFreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 3h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 04/06/2027.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 3-hour course on how tobacco and nicotine products affect oral health and on guiding patients through cessation; registration required for the test and certificate.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Florida dentists need?

Dentists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Florida dentists renewal?

Required topics include: General CE, 28 hours (28 hours); Prevention of medical errors, 2 hours (2 hours); Safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances, 2 hours every renewal (2 hours); Domestic violence, 2 hours every third biennium (2 hours); CPR BLS required (Certification); HIV/AIDS, 2 hours at first renewal only (one-time, not per cycle) (2 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for Florida 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 Florida dentists renewal deadline?

Renewal by February 28 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 Florida Board of Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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