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Massachusetts Dental CE Requirements
Massachusetts dentists need 40 CEUs of continuing education every 2 years.
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Massachusetts dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 40 CEUs [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Licensees must complete continuing education as a condition precedent to biennial license renewal (40 CEUs for dentists, 20 CEUs for dental hygienists). [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.
Good to know
- A dental hygienist licensed in Massachusetts must complete a minimum of 20 CEUs per biennial renewal cycle. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Massachusetts dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Renew a license Covers: Massachusetts 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 | Renew a license |
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Source review dates · 2 sources
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Registration in Dentistry | Mass.gov Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Massachusetts dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Massachusetts dentists need?
Massachusetts dentists need 40 CEUs of continuing education every 2 years. Licensees must complete continuing education as a condition precedent to biennial license renewal (40 CEUs for dentists, 20 CEUs for dental hygienists).
Does Massachusetts require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Massachusetts dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Massachusetts?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Massachusetts dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- 234 CMR 8 ↗www.mass.gov · PDF · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“license renewal. 8.02: General Requirements (1) A dentist licensed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 45 must complete a minimum of 40 CEUs during the 24 months immediately preceding March 31st in even numbered years. (2) A limited license dental intern or limited license faculty licensed pursuant to”
“license renewal. 8.02: General Requirements (1) A dentist licensed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 45 must complete a minimum of 40 CEUs during the 24 months immediately preceding March 31st in even numbered years. (2) A limited license dental intern or limited license faculty licensed pursuant to”
“license renewal. 8.02: General Requirements (1) A dentist licensed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 45 must complete a minimum of 40 CEUs during the 24 months immediately preceding March 31st in even numbered years. (2) A limited license dental intern or limited license faculty licensed pursuant to”
“DENTISTRY 8.03: Required Continuing Education (1) A licensee shall complete continuing education as a condition precedent to the biennial renewal of a license in the following areas: (a) CDC Guidelines; and (b) Continuous certification in CPR/AED, or BLS, or, if the licensee has an anesthesia permit issued pursuant to”
“DENTISTRY 8.03: Required Continuing Education (1) A licensee shall complete continuing education as a condition precedent to the biennial renewal of a license in the following areas: (a) CDC Guidelines; and (b) Continuous certification in CPR/AED, or BLS, or, if the licensee has an anesthesia permit issued pursuant to”
“maximum number of CEUs allowed for a dentist. (3) A dental hygienist licensed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 51 must complete a minimum of 20 CEUs during the 24 months immediately preceding March 31st in odd numbered years. (4) A dental assistant licensed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 51½, must complete a minimum”