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Idaho Dental CE Requirements
Idaho dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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Idaho dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 30 hours [2] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Active status dental licensees and dental hygienists must report 30 hours of continuing education during each biennial (2-year) renewal period. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
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.
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Idaho dental license renewal Covers: Use the expiration on your record during the board’s renewal-cycle transition.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Dentist, dental hygienist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Idaho began moving dentistry credentials to two-year birthday renewals in August 2026. The transition retained September 30, 2026 for dentists/specialists and March 31, 2027 for hygienists. Check your assigned date; provisional hygiene and specified sedation permits are excluded. [source] |
| Verified fees | The Board of Dentistry’s current fee holiday waives renewal fees when renewal is completed by the expiration date. Late renewals remain subject to applicable fees; this is a temporary fee policy rather than a permanent zero rate. [source] |
| Renewal application | Idaho dental license renewal |
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Idaho dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Idaho dentists need?
Idaho dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Active status dental licensees and dental hygienists must report 30 hours of continuing education during each biennial (2-year) renewal period.
Does Idaho require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Idaho Board of Dentistry for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Idaho?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Idaho Board of Dentistry.
Sources & verification
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- Board of Dentistry - Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses ↗dopl.idaho.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (2)
“for dental hygienists continuing education?A: All active status dental hygienists will be required to report thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the biennial renewal period. This is an increase of six (6) total hours every two years. Q: How do I request license verification?Each state requires different forms of certification of licensure.”
“for dental hygienists continuing education?A: All active status dental hygienists will be required to report thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the biennial renewal period. This is an increase of six (6) total hours every two years. Q: How do I request license verification?Each state requires different forms of certification of licensure.”
- 243101 ↗adminrules.idaho.gov · PDF · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (3)
“(7-1-24) 06. Continuing Education Requirements. A licensee renewing an active status license shall report 30 oral health/health-related continuing education hour credits to the Board of verifiable CE or volunteer practice. (7-1-24) 101. -- 199. 200. (RESERVED) PRACTICE STANDARDS. 01. Dental Hygienists – Practice. Dental hygienists are authorized”
“(7-1-24) 06. Continuing Education Requirements. A licensee renewing an active status license shall report 30 oral health/health-related continuing education hour credits to the Board of verifiable CE or volunteer practice. (7-1-24) 101. -- 199. 200. (RESERVED) PRACTICE STANDARDS. 01. Dental Hygienists – Practice. Dental hygienists are authorized”
“(7-1-24) 06. Continuing Education Requirements. A licensee renewing an active status license shall report 30 oral health/health-related continuing education hour credits to the Board of verifiable CE or volunteer practice. (7-1-24) 101. -- 199. 200. (RESERVED) PRACTICE STANDARDS. 01. Dental Hygienists – Practice. Dental hygienists are authorized”