How many CE hours do dentists need in Iowa?

Dentists in Iowa must complete 30 CE hours every 2 years. Biennial renewal due August 31 of even-numbered years; the CE cycle runs September 1 through August 31.

Iowa Dentistry CE requirements

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

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Renewal: Biennial renewal due August 31 of even-numbered years; the CE cycle runs September 1 through August 31.

Required categories

Current CPR certification

Infection control (1 hour)

Jurisprudence (1 hour)

Mandatory reporter training (if practicing in Iowa) (conditional)

Opioid prescribing (1 hour; opioid prescribers) (conditional)

Details

Reporting

Self-report on renewal application; submit CPR statement; retain certificates for audit.

Grace period

Up to 15 excess hours may be carried forward to the next biennium, excluding mandatory topics.

30 hours per September 1 to August 31 biennium. Mandatory-reporter training applies to licensees practicing in Iowa; self-study is capped at 12 hours and up to 15 excess hours may be carried forward, excluding mandatory topics.

Official source: Iowa Dental Board

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

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