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Maryland Dental CE Requirements
Maryland dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Maryland 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 [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | A licensee seeking renewal must complete at least 30 full hours of Board-approved continuing education each renewal cycle. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs (dentists); Abuse and neglect [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
- Proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs (dentists) — 2 hours [1]
A dentist seeking renewal must complete a 2-hour Board-approved course on proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs, which counts toward the 30 full hours.
- Abuse and neglect — 2 hours [1]
A 2-hour Board-approved course in Maryland law on abuse and neglect must be completed by each licensee every other renewal cycle.
Good to know
- Of the 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education, a minimum of 13 hours must be completed via in-person courses or live webinars, and a maximum of 17 hours may be earned through self-study. [1]
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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 | Online Renewal |
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Source review dates · 2 sources
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Pages - Board of Dental Examiners Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Maryland dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Maryland dentists need?
Maryland dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 2 state-mandated topics may apply, depending on the license and practice. A licensee seeking renewal must complete at least 30 full hours of Board-approved continuing education each renewal cycle.
Does Maryland require specific CE topics for dentists?
Proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs (dentists) (2 hours): A dentist seeking renewal must complete a 2-hour Board-approved course on proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs, which counts toward the 30 full hours. Abuse and neglect (2 hours): A 2-hour Board-approved course in Maryland law on abuse and neglect must be completed by each licensee every other renewal cycle.
Do free online CE courses count in Maryland?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Maryland dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- .04 Requirements. | Library of Maryland Regulations ↗regs.maryland.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (8)
“credits shall be pre-approved by the Board. B. A licensee seeking renewal shall complete at least 30 full hours of Board-approved continuing education. C. Of the 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education, a minimum of 13 hours shall be completed with attendance at: (1) In-person Board-approved courses or”
“credits shall be pre-approved by the Board. B. A licensee seeking renewal shall complete at least 30 full hours of Board-approved continuing education. C. Of the 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education, a minimum of 13 hours shall be completed with attendance at: (1) In-person Board-approved courses or”
“credits shall be pre-approved by the Board. B. A licensee seeking renewal shall complete at least 30 full hours of Board-approved continuing education. C. Of the 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education, a minimum of 13 hours shall be completed with attendance at: (1) In-person Board-approved courses or”
“required by §N of this regulation shall: (1) Be completed by each licensee every other renewal cycle; (2) Relate to Maryland law on the subject of abuse and neglect; and (3) Count toward the 30 full hours of required continuing education. P. A dentist seeking renewal”
“credits shall be pre-approved by the Board. B. A licensee seeking renewal shall complete at least 30 full hours of Board-approved continuing education. C. Of the 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education, a minimum of 13 hours shall be completed with attendance at: (1) In-person Board-approved courses or”
“full hours of required continuing education. P. A dentist seeking renewal shall complete a 2-hour Board- approved course on proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs, which shall count toward the 30 full hours of required continuing education. Q. A dentist seeking renewal shall complete a 2-hour Board- approved course on proper”
“Board-approved course of 2 hours in abuse and neglect. O. The 2-hour, Board-approved course in abuse and neglect required by §N of this regulation shall: (1) Be completed by each licensee every other renewal cycle; (2) Relate to Maryland law on the subject of abuse and neglect; and (3) Count toward the 30 full hours of required continuing education. P. A dentist seeking renewal”
“hours of Board-approved continuing education. C. Of the 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education, a minimum of 13 hours shall be completed with attendance at: (1) In-person Board-approved courses or programs; or (2) Webinars. D. To be considered for Board approval, a webinar shall: (1) Be designed to enhance the licensee’s”