Colorado Dentistry CE requirements

Q: How many CE hours do dentists need in Colorado?

Dentists in Colorado must complete 30 CE hours every 2 years. Biennial renewal due February 28 of even-numbered years (per Colorado Dental Association 2026 license-renewal guidance).

Dentist — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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Renewal: Biennial renewal due February 28 of even-numbered years (per Colorado Dental Association 2026 license-renewal guidance).

Required categories

Clinical or science-based subjects (at least 16 hours)

16h

Current healthcare-provider BLS (maximum 2 CE credits)

First renewal proration: licensed 12 months or less: exempt; licensed more than 12 but less than 24 months: 15 hours (conditional)

Live and interactive courses (at least 50% of hours)

15h

Opioid or substance-use prevention training (1 hour per license period; exemptions apply)

Sedation/anesthesia permit holders: 17 hours per 5-year permit cycle may be applied to the 30 (conditional)

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Reporting

Report completed CE; retain records for four years and respond to audits.

30 hours per two-year license period. Prorated first-renewal requirements apply based on time licensed: exempt if licensed 12 months or less, 15 hours if licensed more than 12 but less than 24 months.

Official source: Colorado Dental Board

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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