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Kentucky Dental CE Requirements
Kentucky dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Kentucky dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 30 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [2] |
| Renewal and reporting | Active dental and dental hygiene licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education during each two-year license cycle. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Live interactive presentation format [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
- Live interactive presentation format — 10 hours [2]
At least 10 of the 30 required hours of CE must be in a live interactive presentation format.
Good to know
- All dentists authorized to administer and prescribe controlled substances in Kentucky must obtain 3 hours of CE related to KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders during each two-year license cycle. [2]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Kentucky dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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License Renewal Covers: Kentucky dental licensing board.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Dentist, dental hygienist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | The cited Kentucky Board of Dentistry licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; CE hours depend on the credential. [source] |
| Verified fees | $295 general dental license biennial renewal. [source] |
| Renewal application | License Renewal |
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Source review dates · 4 sources
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Welcome - Board of Dentistry Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fees - Board of Dentistry Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- License Renewal - Board of Dentistry Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Kentucky dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Kentucky dentists need?
Kentucky dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. Active dental and dental hygiene licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education during each two-year license cycle.
Does Kentucky require specific CE topics for dentists?
Live interactive presentation format (10 hours): At least 10 of the 30 required hours of CE must be in a live interactive presentation format.
Do free online CE courses count in Kentucky?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Kentucky dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- Title 201 Chapter 8 Regulation 532 • Kentucky Administrative Regulations • Legislative Research Commission ↗apps.legislature.ky.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (4)
“9.Minimum Continuing Education Requirements.(1)Each individual desiring renewal of an active dental license shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education that relates to or advances the practice of dentistry and would be useful to the licensee's practice.(2)Acceptable continuing education hours shall include course”
“9.Minimum Continuing Education Requirements.(1)Each individual desiring renewal of an active dental license shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education that relates to or advances the practice of dentistry and would be useful to the licensee's practice.(2)Acceptable continuing education hours shall include course”
“9.Minimum Continuing Education Requirements.(1)Each individual desiring renewal of an active dental license shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education that relates to or advances the practice of dentistry and would be useful to the licensee's practice.(2)Acceptable continuing education hours shall include course”
“9.Minimum Continuing Education Requirements.(1)Each individual desiring renewal of an active dental license shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education that relates to or advances the practice of dentistry and would be useful to the licensee's practice.(2)Acceptable continuing education hours shall include course”
- Continuing Education - Board of Dentistry ↗dentistry.ky.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (3)
“KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders during each two-year license cycle.Q: Do the three hours of CE in KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders count toward my 30 overall hours? A: Yes.Q: Does the time spent renewing my CPR certification”
“considered to be in a "live interactive format"? A: At least 10 of your 30 required hours of CE must be in a live interactive presentation format, which is any educational setting where you are participating in a live event that allows you to ask questions and/or interact with the other participants in real”
“curbing drug abuse in Kentucky. As a result of HB1, prescribing dentists in the state must complete 3 hours of CE in KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders during each two-year license cycle.Q: Do the three hours of CE in KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders count toward my 30 overall hours? A: Yes.Q: Does the time spent renewing my CPR certification”