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Georgia Dental CE Requirements
Georgia dentists need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Georgia dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 40 hours [2] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [2] |
| Renewal and reporting | Dentists must complete 40 hours and dental hygienists must complete 22 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two years. [2] |
| State-mandated topics | Clinical science [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
- Clinical science — 30 hours [2]
At least 30 of the 40 dentist hours must be in clinical science.
Good to know
- Dental hygienists must complete 22 hours of Board-approved continuing education (with 15 hours in clinical science) every two years. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Georgia dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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| 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 | Renew Online |
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Georgia Board of Dentistry Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Questions
Georgia dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Georgia dentists need?
Georgia dentists need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Dentists must complete 40 hours and dental hygienists must complete 22 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two years.
Does Georgia require specific CE topics for dentists?
Clinical science (30 hours): At least 30 of the 40 dentist hours must be in clinical science.
Do free online CE courses count in Georgia?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Georgia dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- Dental Hygienist FAQs | Georgia Board of Dentistry ↗gbd.georgia.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“to maintain a license in the State of Georgia. Hygienists must submit proof of 22 hours of Board approved continuing education obtained within the last two (2) years from the date of submission of application for Board approval. Note: Once reinstated an additional 22 hours for hygienists must be obtained for the upcoming renewal”
- Dental FAQs | Georgia Board of Dentistry ↗gbd.georgia.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“to maintain a license in the State of Georgia. Dentists must submit proof of 40 hours of Board-approved continuing education obtained within the last two (2) years from the date of submission of application for Board approval. Note: Once reinstated an additional 40 hours for dentists must be obtained for the upcoming renewal”
“Forty (40) hours for the two year renewal period.Thirty (30) of the required hours must be in clinical science.New licensees may submit proof of ADA accredited dental coursework taken within the previous 2 years to suffice for the CE requirements for their first renewal period. Q18. Can I get a temporary license ? A18.Temporary Licenses are not allowed by Georgia law. Q19. What happens if I do not renew my license? A19.Your license will lapse on ”
“Forty (40) hours for the two year renewal period.Thirty (30) of the required hours must be in clinical science.New licensees may submit proof of ADA accredited dental coursework taken within the previous 2 years to suffice for the CE requirements for their first renewal period. Q18. Can I get a temporary license ? A18.Temporary Licenses are not allowed by Georgia law. Q19. What happens if I do not renew my license? A19.Your license will lapse on ”
“Forty (40) hours for the two year renewal period.Thirty (30) of the required hours must be in clinical science.New licensees may submit proof of ADA accredited dental coursework taken within the previous 2 years to suffice for the CE requirements for their first renewal period. Q18. Can I get a temporary license ? A18.Temporary Licenses are not allowed by Georgia law. Q19. What happens if I do not renew my license? A19.Your license will lapse on ”
“Forty (40) hours for the two year renewal period.Thirty (30) of the required hours must be in clinical science.New licensees may submit proof of ADA accredited dental coursework taken within the previous 2 years to suffice for the CE requirements for their first renewal period. Q18. Can I get a temporary license ? A18.Temporary Licenses are not allowed by Georgia law. Q19. What happens if I do not renew my license? A19.Your license will lapse on ”
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