What CE categories are required for dentists in New Jersey?

Electronic/distance learning (maximum 20 hours): 0 hours; Ethics and New Jersey dental law (1 hour): 1 hours; Hands-on CPR (3 hours): 3 hours; Infection control (2 hours): 2 hours; Pharmacology and internal medicine (3 hours): 3 hours; Prescription opioids (1 hour): 1 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

New Jersey Dentistry CE category requirements

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

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Required categories

Electronic/distance learning (maximum 20 hours)

Ethics and New Jersey dental law (1 hour)

Hands-on CPR (3 hours)

Infection control (2 hours)

Pharmacology and internal medicine (3 hours)

Prescription opioids (1 hour)

40 hours per biennium with 10 mandatory hours across the listed categories. No more than 20 hours may be earned through electronic/distance learning.

Official source: New Jersey State Board of Dentistry

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

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

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