CE Requirements for
Florida Board of Dentistry
Required every renewal. For first-time renewers, this is the only CE required — remaining general CE hours are waived for the first renewal cycle. Covers Florida law, testing, confidentiality, and protocols.
Required every third biennium. In addition to the 24 required hours — not counted toward them.
First-time renewal: only HIV/AIDS education required — remaining general CE is waived. CPR certification (live course) is required at renewal but does not count toward CE hours.
CE courses from providers approved by these accreditors count toward your Florida Dental Hygienist renewal requirements.
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Florida Board of Dentistry
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Data last verified: May 13, 2026