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Connecticut Dental CE Requirements
Connecticut dentists need 25 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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Connecticut dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 25 contact hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Licensed dentists must earn a minimum of 25 contact hours of qualifying continuing education every two years. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
| What CE counts | Qualifying continuing education includes courses offered or approved by the American Dental Association, dental specialty organizations, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and accredited dental schools. [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.
Good to know
- A licensee applying for license renewal for the first time is exempt from continuing education requirements until the next registration period. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Connecticut dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Online License Renewals Covers: Connecticut dental licensing board.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Dentist, dental hygienist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Online License Renewals |
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
- Connecticut State Dental Commission Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Free CE accepted in Connecticut
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
Connecticut dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Connecticut dentists need?
Connecticut dentists need 25 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years. Licensed dentists must earn a minimum of 25 contact hours of qualifying continuing education every two years.
Does Connecticut require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Connecticut dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Connecticut?
Qualifying continuing education includes courses offered or approved by the American Dental Association, dental specialty organizations, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and accredited dental schools. Free courses accredited by AGD PACE are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Sources & verification
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. We fetched each page on the date shown and confirmed the exact wording below appears on it.
- Dentist Continuing Education Information ↗portal.ct.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“activities. Please note the following: Number of Hours Licensed dentists shall earn a minimum of twenty-five contact hours of qualifying continuing education every two years. One contact hour is a minimum of fifty minutes of continuing education activity. Qualifying CE The continuing education shall (1) be in an area of the licensee's”
“activities. Please note the following: Number of Hours Licensed dentists shall earn a minimum of twenty-five contact hours of qualifying continuing education every two years. One contact hour is a minimum of fifty minutes of continuing education activity. Qualifying CE The continuing education shall (1) be in an area of the licensee's”
“activities. Please note the following: Number of Hours Licensed dentists shall earn a minimum of twenty-five contact hours of qualifying continuing education every two years. One contact hour is a minimum of fifty minutes of continuing education activity. Qualifying CE The continuing education shall (1) be in an area of the licensee's”
“activities. Please note the following: Number of Hours Licensed dentists shall earn a minimum of twenty-five contact hours of qualifying continuing education every two years. One contact hour is a minimum of fifty minutes of continuing education activity. Qualifying CE The continuing education shall (1) be in an area of the licensee's”
“activities. Please note the following: Number of Hours Licensed dentists shall earn a minimum of twenty-five contact hours of qualifying continuing education every two years. One contact hour is a minimum of fifty minutes of continuing education activity. Qualifying CE The continuing education shall (1) be in an area of the licensee's”
“or local dental specialty organizations or the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD); a hospital or other health care institution; dental schools or other schools of higher education accredited or recognized by the Council on Dental Accreditation”
“until such licensee’s next registration period. A licensee who is applying for license renewal for the first time is exempt from continuing education requirements until such licensee’s next registration period. The Department may, for a licensee who is not engaged in active practice or who has a medical disability or illness,”