Massachusetts dentistry CE courses

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

40CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: 40 CEUs in the 24 months preceding March 31 of even-numbered years.

Source: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Fluoride: A Risk-Benefit Review

NetCE · 1h · 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.)

$15.00View course →

Note: Course #51680 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $15.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

HIV/AIDS: An Update

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 #58904 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Caries-Prone Patients: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

NetCE · 4h · 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.)

$36.00View course →

Note: Course #54680 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $36.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Local Anesthetics in Dentistry

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 #55183 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Medication Use in Dentistry

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 #55254 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental Treatment of Pediatric & Adolescent Patients

NetCE · 6h · 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.)

$54.00View course →

Note: Course #52164 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $54.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental Care for Patients with Disabilities

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 #51914 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental Considerations for Older Adult Patients

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 #59564 in the NetCE Massachusetts 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 40-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 Massachusetts'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 OfficeFree

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 PatientsFree

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 Massachusetts dentists need?

Dentists need 40 CE hours every 2 years.

Does Massachusetts require specific CE topics for dentists?

Massachusetts does not mandate specific CE topics — the 40 hours may be taken in any board-accepted dental CE subject.

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

40 CEUs in the 24 months preceding March 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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