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Kansas Dental CE Requirements
Kansas dentists need 60 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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At a glance
Kansas dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 60 hours [2] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [2] |
| Renewal and reporting | All dentists must complete 60 hours of CE (and dental hygienists 30 hours of CE) per biennial renewal cycle. [2] |
| State-mandated topics | Ethics [2] |
| What CE counts | The Board automatically recognizes CE courses that have been approved through the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) or the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval of Continuing Education (AGD PACE). [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
- Ethics — 2 hours [2]
Dentists must complete 2 hours of ethics (and dental hygienists 1 hour of ethics) per renewal period.
Good to know
- Dental hygienists need 30 hours of CE (including 1 hour of ethics) since the last renewal, and all CE hours may be acquired online. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Kansas dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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License Renewals Covers: Kansas 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 | 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
- Kansas Dental Board | Home Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Free CE accepted in Kansas
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
Kansas dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Kansas dentists need?
Kansas dentists need 60 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. All dentists must complete 60 hours of CE (and dental hygienists 30 hours of CE) per biennial renewal cycle.
Does Kansas require specific CE topics for dentists?
Ethics (2 hours): Dentists must complete 2 hours of ethics (and dental hygienists 1 hour of ethics) per renewal period.
Do free online CE courses count in Kansas?
The Board automatically recognizes CE courses that have been approved through the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) or the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval of Continuing Education (AGD PACE). 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 Renewals | Kansas Dental Board ↗www.dental.ks.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (2)
“Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) or the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval of Continuing Education (AGD PACE). There has never been a limit for the number of CE hours acquired online. 3. CPR All CPR courses must have a hands-on portion. You may claim four (4) hours of CE”
“renewal application. 2. Continuing Education All hygienists will need 30 hours of CE, including 1 hour of ethics, since the last renewal, or 15 hours if this is the first renewal. You may acquire all CE hours online. The Board automatically recognizes CE courses that have been approved through the”
- License Renewals | Kansas Dental Board ↗www.dental.ks.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“renewal application. 2. Continuing Education All dentists need 60 hours of CE, including 2 hours of ethics, since the last renewal or 30 hours if it is the first renewal. If you are a specialist, 40 of the 60 hours, or for first renewal 20 of the 40 hours, must be in your specialty. You may”
“renewal application. 2. Continuing Education All dentists need 60 hours of CE, including 2 hours of ethics, since the last renewal or 30 hours if it is the first renewal. If you are a specialist, 40 of the 60 hours, or for first renewal 20 of the 40 hours, must be in your specialty. You may”
“renewal application. 2. Continuing Education All dentists need 60 hours of CE, including 2 hours of ethics, since the last renewal or 30 hours if it is the first renewal. If you are a specialist, 40 of the 60 hours, or for first renewal 20 of the 40 hours, must be in your specialty. You may”
“renewal application. 2. Continuing Education All dentists need 60 hours of CE, including 2 hours of ethics, since the last renewal or 30 hours if it is the first renewal. If you are a specialist, 40 of the 60 hours, or for first renewal 20 of the 40 hours, must be in your specialty. You may”
“renewal application. 2. Continuing Education All dentists need 60 hours of CE, including 2 hours of ethics, since the last renewal or 30 hours if it is the first renewal. If you are a specialist, 40 of the 60 hours, or for first renewal 20 of the 40 hours, must be in your specialty. You may”
“renewal application. 2. Continuing Education All dentists need 60 hours of CE, including 2 hours of ethics, since the last renewal or 30 hours if it is the first renewal. If you are a specialist, 40 of the 60 hours, or for first renewal 20 of the 40 hours, must be in your specialty. You may”