How many CE hours does a Alabama Dentist need to renew?

Alabama Dentist licensees must complete 20 continuing education hours every 1 year(s) to renew their license.

Are there required topics for Alabama Dentist CE?

Yes. Required topics include: Infectious Disease Control (1 hour), Controlled Substances Prescribing (1 hour), Ethical Considerations (1 hour). Some topics (Basic Life Support) are periodically required and count toward general hours when due.

Is online CE accepted for Alabama Dentist renewal?

Live-format hours required: 10. Remaining hours may be completed online.

When is the Alabama Dentist license renewal deadline?

Your license expires on September 30. Renew before that date.

Which board oversees Alabama Dentist licensing?

The Alabama Board of Dental Examiners oversees Alabama Dentist licensure. More information is available at https://dentalboard.org/professionals/continuing-education/.

Alabama Dentist CE Renewal Requirements

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Deadline: September 30, 2026

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Required Every Renewal

Infectious Disease Control1 hr

Controlled Substances Prescribing1 hr

Ethical Considerations1 hr

Periodic Requirements

Basic Life Support2 hrs

Up to 4 hours, every 2 years; counted toward the total; live (in-person) training only

Conditional Requirements

Sedation/Anesthesia Training2 hrs

Required annually for active oral conscious sedation (OCS) permit holders

General Hours

Elective courses of your choice

17 hrs

Board Notes

Half of all CE hours must be related to the practice of dentistry. Dentists holding an active sedation or anesthesia permit must also maintain current ACLS certification (PALS may substitute for pediatric specialists); the rule requires live training annually but does not specify a fixed hour count. Maximum 4 hours annually for insurance, government regulations, tort liability, or risk management. Maximum 3 hours annually for practice management. Pro bono charitable work performed in Alabama may earn up to 4 hours annually (1 CE hour per 2 service hours). Instruction credit: 2 hours per hour taught, capped at 10 hours annually (no more than 8 hours in one day). Full-time post-graduate residents in CODA-accredited programs are excused from CE upon submission of an enrollment letter. Licensees must retain CE records for 2 years. CE Broker is the board-approved tracking platform.

Accepted Accreditations

National dental and dental hygiene associationsState, district, or local dental associationsAccredited dental schoolsBoard pre-approved courses

CE courses from providers approved by these accreditors count toward your Alabama Dentist renewal requirements.

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Data last verified: May 25, 2026