Tennessee Dentistry CE requirements

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

Dentists in Tennessee must complete 40 CE hours every 2 years. Biennial renewal due December 31 of even-numbered years; the CE cycle runs January 1 of odd-numbered years through December 31 of even-numbered years.

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

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Renewal: Biennial renewal due December 31 of even-numbered years; the CE cycle runs January 1 of odd-numbered years through December 31 of even-numbered years.

Required categories

ACLS/PALS certification (permit holders) (conditional)

Anesthesia/sedation permit holders: 4 hours (conditional)

Chemical dependency education (2 hours)

Current CPR certification

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Reporting

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

40 hours per biennium including 2 hours of chemical dependency education. Anesthesia/sedation permit holders need 4 permit-related hours plus ACLS or PALS certification.

Official source: Tennessee Board of Dentistry

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

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