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

Florida Dentist licensees must complete 30 continuing education hours every 2 year(s) to renew their license.

Are there required topics for Florida Dentist CE?

Yes. Required topics include: Prevention of Medical Errors (2 hours). Some topics (Domestic Violence) are periodically required and add hours on top of the total when due.

When is the Florida Dentist license renewal deadline?

Your license expires on February 28, even years. Renew before that date.

Which board oversees Florida Dentist licensing?

The Florida Board of Dentistry oversees Florida Dentist licensure. More information is available at https://floridasdentistry.gov/dentist-renewal/.

Florida Dentist CE Renewal Requirements

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0 of 30 hrs

Deadline: February 28, 2028

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Required Every Renewal

Prevention of Medical Errors2 hrs

Periodic Requirements

Domestic Violence2 hrs

Required every third biennium. In addition to the 30 required hours — not counted toward them.

Conditional Requirements

HIV/AIDS2 hrs

First renewal only.

Management of Medical Emergencies4 hrs

Required for dentists holding active sedation permits of any level. Required every 4 years.

Airway Management4 hrs

Required for dentists holding active sedation permits of any level. Required every 4 years. Includes 2 hours didactic and 2 hours hands-on training. PENDING: Verify whether hours are in addition to the 30-hour total or counted within.

General Hours

Elective courses of your choice

At least 2 hours must be safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances (required every renewal).

28 hrs

Board Notes

CPR certification (live course) is required at renewal — does not count toward CE hours. Newly licensed dentists renewing for the first time are only required to complete the controlled substances prescribing and HIV/AIDS requirements — Medical Errors and general CE are waived. Health Access Dentist holds the same CE requirements. Alternative CE credit sources include pro bono dental services, expert witness participation, adjunct faculty teaching, board meeting attendance, and anesthesia inspection consulting — each with per-biennium caps.

Accepted Accreditations

American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP)Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (AGD PACE)

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

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Data last verified: May 14, 2026