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Colorado Dental CE Requirements
Colorado dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Colorado dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 30 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Active Colorado dentists, academic dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists must complete at least 30 hours of CE during each two-year license period. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Clinical or science-based CE [1] |
| What CE counts | Recognized continuing education providers include the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE), ADA CERP, ACPE, and ACCME. [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Clinical or science-based CE — 16 hours [1]
At least 16 of the required 30 CE hours must be clinical or science-based.
Good to know
- At least 50% of the required CE hours must be live and interactive. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Colorado dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Renew License Covers: Colorado dental licensing board.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Dentist, dental hygienist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Two-year license period; at least 30 hours of CE are required during that period. [source] |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Renew License |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 2 sources
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Colorado Dental Homepage | Divisions of Professions and Occupations Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Colorado
The board accepts continuing education accredited by AGD PACE [1]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
Colorado dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Colorado dentists need?
Colorado dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Active Colorado dentists, academic dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists must complete at least 30 hours of CE during each two-year license period.
Does Colorado require specific CE topics for dentists?
Clinical or science-based CE (16 hours): At least 16 of the required 30 CE hours must be clinical or science-based.
Do free online CE courses count in Colorado?
Recognized continuing education providers include the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE), ADA CERP, ACPE, and ACCME. Free courses accredited by AGD PACE are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Sources & verification
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- Colorado Dental CE | Divisions of Professions and Occupations ↗dpo.colorado.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (8)
“Homepage Colorado Dental CE Colorado Dental CE All Dentists, Academic Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists with an Active Colorado license must complete at least 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during each two-year license period.If a licensee has been licensed for 12 months or less before the first expiration date of their license, they are not required to complete CE for their first license”
“Homepage Colorado Dental CE Colorado Dental CE All Dentists, Academic Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists with an Active Colorado license must complete at least 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during each two-year license period.If a licensee has been licensed for 12 months or less before the first expiration date of their license, they are not required to complete CE for their first license”
“Homepage Colorado Dental CE Colorado Dental CE All Dentists, Academic Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists with an Active Colorado license must complete at least 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during each two-year license period.If a licensee has been licensed for 12 months or less before the first expiration date of their license, they are not required to complete CE for their first license”
“Homepage Colorado Dental CE Colorado Dental CE All Dentists, Academic Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists with an Active Colorado license must complete at least 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during each two-year license period.If a licensee has been licensed for 12 months or less before the first expiration date of their license, they are not required to complete CE for their first license”
“Homepage Colorado Dental CE Colorado Dental CE All Dentists, Academic Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists with an Active Colorado license must complete at least 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during each two-year license period.If a licensee has been licensed for 12 months or less before the first expiration date of their license, they are not required to complete CE for their first license”
“Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP).Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE).American Medical Association (AMA).Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited institutions.The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).The Colorado”
“completed each license period.Clinical/Science-Based:At least 16 of the required 30 CE hours must be clinical or science-based, or 8 of the required 15 if licensed outside of one year of the license date.Live and Interactive:At least 50% of the required CE hours must be live and interactive.”
“year of the license date.Live and Interactive:At least 50% of the required CE hours must be live and interactive. This may include web-based courses. Courses meeting this requirement include the opportunity and ability for course participants to ask questions in real-time,”