Oregon Dentistry CE requirements

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

Dentists in Oregon must complete 40 CE hours every 2 years. Biennial renewal due March 31; dentists licensed in even years renew in even-numbered years and dentists licensed in odd years renew in odd-numbered years.

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

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Renewal: Biennial renewal due March 31; dentists licensed in even years renew in even-numbered years and dentists licensed in odd years renew in odd-numbered years.

Required categories

Cultural competency (2 hours)

Current basic life support certification

Implant placement (7 hours; dentists placing endosseous implants) (conditional)

Infection control (2 hours)

Medical emergency training (3 hours)

Oregon pain management (1 hour at each renewal)

Details

Reporting

Self-report on renewal; retain CE log for audit.

40 hours per biennium. Renewal year parity follows the licensee's initial licensure year (even or odd), so parity is individualized.

Official source: Oregon Board of Dentistry

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

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