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Delaware Dental CE Requirements
Delaware dentists need 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Delaware dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [3] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [3] |
| Hours per CE period | 50 hours [3] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Active licenses must be renewed in DELPROS every two years; the full licensure renewal period runs between June 1 and May 31 of even-numbered years. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Infection control [3] |
| What CE counts | Courses offered or approved by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE), ADA CERP, and ACCME are approved for credit toward the Delaware CE requirement. [2] |
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
- Infection control — 2 hours [3]
At least 2 of the required CPE hours must be from a course covering infection control.
Good to know
- Active Dental Hygienists must complete 24 hours of approved CPE during each full two-year licensure renewal period. [3]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Delaware dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Renew License Covers: Delaware 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 | Dentist initial application: $362. Consult the separate renewal notice for renewal fees. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew License |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 3 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fee Schedule - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Free CE accepted in Delaware
The board accepts continuing education accredited by AGD PACE [2]. 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
Delaware dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Delaware dentists need?
Delaware dentists need 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Active licenses must be renewed in DELPROS every two years; the full licensure renewal period runs between June 1 and May 31 of even-numbered years.
Does Delaware require specific CE topics for dentists?
Infection control (2 hours): At least 2 of the required CPE hours must be from a course covering infection control.
Do free online CE courses count in Delaware?
Courses offered or approved by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE), ADA CERP, and ACCME are approved for credit toward the Delaware CE requirement. 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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- License Renewal - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware ↗dpr.delaware.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (2)
“expire two years from the date they are issued. An active license must be renewed in DELPROS every two years before the expiration date. During renewal, you are asked to attest that you have completed the required continuing professional education units (CPE). You are also required to maintain current”
“expire two years from the date they are issued. An active license must be renewed in DELPROS every two years before the expiration date. During renewal, you are asked to attest that you have completed the required continuing professional education units (CPE). You are also required to maintain current”
- Approved Continuing Education Providers ↗dprfiles.delaware.gov · PDF · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“credit toward the Delaware CE requirement. • Academy of General Dentistry – http://www.agd.org/ o AGD Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) • Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) – https://www.accme.org/”
- Continuing Education and Audit Information - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware ↗dpr.delaware.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (5)
“May 31 even-numbered years (2018-2020, etc.): active Dentist or Dentist Academic licensees must complete 50 hours of approved CPE active Dental Hygienists must complete 24 hours of CPE For the Dentist-Community Health, the two-year renewal period in which you must complete the required CPE”
“May 31 even-numbered years (2018-2020, etc.): active Dentist or Dentist Academic licensees must complete 50 hours of approved CPE active Dental Hygienists must complete 24 hours of CPE For the Dentist-Community Health, the two-year renewal period in which you must complete the required CPE”
“May 31 even-numbered years (2018-2020, etc.): active Dentist or Dentist Academic licensees must complete 50 hours of approved CPE active Dental Hygienists must complete 24 hours of CPE For the Dentist-Community Health, the two-year renewal period in which you must complete the required CPE”
“licensees must complete 50 hours of approved CPE At least 2 of the required CPE hours must be from a course covering infection control. In addition to the CPE, all licensees must provide evidence that they have successfully completed a current course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). For”
“licensees must complete 50 hours of approved CPE active Dental Hygienists must complete 24 hours of CPE For the Dentist-Community Health, the two-year renewal period in which you must complete the required CPE depends on when your license was issued. For example,”