What CE categories are required for dentists in New Hampshire?

Clinical dental-care subjects (at least 30 hours): 30 hours; First biennial renewal after initial licensure: exempt (conditional): 0 hours; Hands-on basic life support for healthcare providers: 0 hours; Infection control (2 hours): 2 hours; Medical emergency training (2 hours): 2 hours; Pain management and addiction (3 hours; PDMP registrants holding a DEA number) (conditional): 3 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

New Hampshire Dentistry CE category requirements

How the 40 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for dentists in New Hampshire, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Clinical dental-care subjects (at least 30 hours)

30h

First biennial renewal after initial licensure: exempt (conditional)

Hands-on basic life support for healthcare providers

Infection control (2 hours)

Medical emergency training (2 hours)

Pain management and addiction (3 hours; PDMP registrants holding a DEA number) (conditional)

40 hours per biennium under the December 2025 rules, with at least 30 clinical hours. Excess hours may not be carried forward to the next biennium.

Official source: New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners

Full requirements: New Hampshire Dentistry CE requirements
When it's due: New Hampshire Dentistry license renewal deadline
What it costs: New Hampshire Dentistry license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: New Hampshire Dentistry CE audits & penalties

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

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