Washington dentistry CE courses

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

63CE hours every 3 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: License renewed annually on birthday; CE attested every 3 years at annual renewal.

Source: Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Dental jurisprudence exam, once every 3 years (1 hour counts toward the 63)	1 hour	Every renewal	All dentists
Health equity training, at least 2 hours every 3 years	2 hours	Every renewal	All dentists
Suicide prevention, 3 hours (one-time, not per cycle; may count)	3 hours	One-time	All dentists
Opioid prescribing education, 3 hours (one-time, not per cycle)	3 hours	One-time	All dentists
Current BLS certification required	Certification	Every renewal	All dentists
General anesthesia permit holders: 18 hours anesthesia-related CE every 3 years in addition to the 63	18 hours	Every renewal	Sedation/anesthesia permit holders

Dental jurisprudence exam, once every 3 years (1 hour counts toward the 63) (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 Washington 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.

Health equity training, at least 2 hours every 3 years (2 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 911Free

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.

Behavioral Issues 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 #56804 in the NetCE Washington catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers for Facial Aging

NetCE · 10h · 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.)

$90.00View course →

Note: Course #50201 in the NetCE Washington catalog; $90.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Pathology Review

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

Oral Cancer and Complications of Cancer Therapies

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

Suicide prevention, 3 hours (one-time, not per cycle; may count) (3 hours, one-time)

Suicide Assessment and Prevention

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 #56443 in the NetCE Washington catalog; $54.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Counts toward Washington's one-time suicide-prevention training.

Opioid prescribing education, 3 hours (one-time, not per cycle) (3 hours, one-time)

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 Washington 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.

Current BLS certification 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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Behavioral Issues 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 #56804 in the NetCE Washington catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers for Facial Aging

NetCE · 10h · 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.)

$90.00View course →

Note: Course #50201 in the NetCE Washington catalog; $90.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Pathology Review

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

Oral Cancer and Complications of Cancer Therapies

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 Washington 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 63-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 Washington'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 911Free

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Washington dentists need?

Dentists need 63 CE hours every 3 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Washington dentists renewal?

Required topics include: Dental jurisprudence exam, once every 3 years (1 hour counts toward the 63) (1 hour); Health equity training, at least 2 hours every 3 years (2 hours); Suicide prevention, 3 hours (one-time, not per cycle; may count) (3 hours); Opioid prescribing education, 3 hours (one-time, not per cycle) (3 hours); Current BLS certification required (Certification); General anesthesia permit holders: 18 hours anesthesia-related CE every 3 years in addition to the 63 (18 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

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

License renewed annually on birthday; CE attested every 3 years at annual renewal.

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 Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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