North Carolina Dentistry CE requirements

Q: How many CE hours do dentists need in North Carolina?

Dentists in North Carolina must complete 15 CE hours every 1 year. Annual renewal: the license renewal and CE for each calendar year are statutorily due by January 1; the completed renewal application is accepted without late fee if filed before midnight on January 31.

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

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Renewal: Annual renewal: the license renewal and CE for each calendar year are statutorily due by January 1; the completed renewal application is accepted without late fee if filed before midnight on January 31.

Required categories

Controlled-substance prescribing (1 hour annually; prescribers) (conditional)

Current CPR certification (required in addition to the 15 hours)

Professionalism and ethics, 6 hours (one-time, in the first required CE year; general dentists licensed after January 1, 2019) (conditional)

Details

Reporting

Self-report on renewal; retain certificates for audit.

15 hours each calendar year. Practice is unauthorized after March 31 if renewal is not completed. CPR is required in addition to the 15 hours.

Official source: North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners

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

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