Illinois Dentistry CE requirements

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

Dentists in Illinois must complete 48 CE hours every 3 years. Renewal due September 30 every three years; the 48 hours are completed during the 36 months preceding the September 30 expiration (dentist renewal years 2021, 2024, 2027).

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

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Renewal: Renewal due September 30 every three years; the 48 hours are completed during the 36 months preceding the September 30 expiration (dentist renewal years 2021, 2024, 2027).

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Current hands-on basic life support certification (maximum 4 hours CE credit)

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

48 hours per three-year cycle earned during the 36 months before the September 30 expiration date. Hands-on BLS is required and may count up to 4 CE hours.

Official source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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

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