South Carolina dentistry CE courses

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

28CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: CE cycle March 2 of odd-numbered years–March 1 two years later; license renewal March 1 of odd-numbered years.

Source: South Carolina Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Sterilization and infection control, 1 hour	1 hour	Every renewal	All dentists
Prescribing and monitoring controlled substances, 2 hours, if licensed to prescribe	2 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Online computer seminars, maximum 50% (live interactive webinars count as live)	14 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
CPR recertified every 2 years, live in-person (up to 4 hours per cycle may count under conditions)	4 hours	Every renewal	All dentists

Sterilization and infection control, 1 hour (1 hour, every renewal)

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.

Prescribing and monitoring controlled substances, 2 hours, if licensed to prescribe (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 South Carolina 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.

An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental ProfessionalsFreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 3h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 04/14/2027. Approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for the mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.)

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Note: Free 3-hour course on substance use disorders for dental professionals; Louisiana board-approved for the state's mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.

Online computer seminars, maximum 50% (live interactive webinars count as live) (14 hours, every renewal)

CE Zoom — Free Live Dental CE WebinarsFree

CE Zoom · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider #373236 (approval period 1/1/2024–12/31/2027).)

FreeFree live webinars; hours vary by sessionView course →

Note: Free sponsor-supported live CE webinars across clinical topics; live attendance counts as live-interactive CE where your board requires it.

Geriatric Dentistry: Before You Call 911FreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 12/28/2028.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour course on safely managing older adult and medically complex patients; registration required for the test and certificate.

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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina catalog; $54.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

CPR recertified every 2 years, live in-person (up to 4 hours per cycle may count under conditions) (4 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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina catalog; $54.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 28-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 South Carolina'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.

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.

CE Zoom — Free Live Dental CE WebinarsFree

CE Zoom · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider #373236 (approval period 1/1/2024–12/31/2027).)

FreeFree live webinars; hours vary by sessionView course →

Note: Free sponsor-supported live CE webinars across clinical topics; live attendance counts as live-interactive CE where your board requires it.

Geriatric Dentistry: Before You Call 911FreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 12/28/2028.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour course on safely managing older adult and medically complex patients; registration required for the test and certificate.

An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental ProfessionalsFreeCE Broker

FreeView course →

Note: Free 3-hour course on substance use disorders for dental professionals; Louisiana board-approved for the state's mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do South Carolina dentists need?

Dentists need 28 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for South Carolina dentists renewal?

Required topics include: Sterilization and infection control, 1 hour (1 hour); Prescribing and monitoring controlled substances, 2 hours, if licensed to prescribe (2 hours); Online computer seminars, maximum 50% (live interactive webinars count as live) (14 hours); CPR recertified every 2 years, live in-person (up to 4 hours per cycle may count under conditions) (4 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for South Carolina 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 South Carolina dentists renewal deadline?

CE cycle March 2 of odd-numbered years–March 1 two years later; license renewal March 1 of odd-numbered years.

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