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Mississippi Dental CE Requirements
Mississippi dentists need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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Mississippi dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [2] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [2] |
| Hours per CE period | 40 hours [2] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [2] |
| Renewal and reporting | License renewal occurs from September 1 through October 31 each biennial period; dentists must obtain 40 hours and dental hygienists 20 hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
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Mississippi dental renewal instructions Covers: Dentists renew in odd years; hygienists and radiology permit holders renew in even years.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Dentist, dental hygienist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Dentists renew for two-year periods in odd-numbered years. Dental hygienists and radiology permit holders renew for two-year periods in even-numbered years. [source] |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Mississippi dental renewal instructions |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
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- Home | Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- License Renewal Frequently Asked Questions | Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Mississippi dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Mississippi dentists need?
Mississippi dentists need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. License renewal occurs from September 1 through October 31 each biennial period; dentists must obtain 40 hours and dental hygienists 20 hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle.
Does Mississippi require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Mississippi?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners.
Sources & verification
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- License Renewal Frequently Asked Questions | Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners ↗www.dentalboard.ms.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“my license each biennial renewal period? Yes. License renewal occurs from September 1 through October 31 each biennial period, and all licenses not renewed by October 31 are assessed penalties from November 1 through December 31 during the renewal period. There are no exceptions to penalty”
- Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions | Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners ↗www.dentalboard.ms.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (4)
“reporting period becomes effective 01/01/2014. Dentists must obtain a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle, and dental hygienists must obtain a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle. Refer to Board Regulation 41. May computer-based, home-study, correspondence, or video courses be used to fulfill continuing education requirements? Yes. Continuing”
“reporting period becomes effective 01/01/2014. Dentists must obtain a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle, and dental hygienists must obtain a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle. Refer to Board Regulation 41. May computer-based, home-study, correspondence, or video courses be used to fulfill continuing education requirements? Yes. Continuing”
“reporting period becomes effective 01/01/2014. Dentists must obtain a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle, and dental hygienists must obtain a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle. Refer to Board Regulation 41. May computer-based, home-study, correspondence, or video courses be used to fulfill continuing education requirements? Yes. Continuing”
“reporting period becomes effective 01/01/2014. Dentists must obtain a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle, and dental hygienists must obtain a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education for the two-year cycle. Refer to Board Regulation 41. May computer-based, home-study, correspondence, or video courses be used to fulfill continuing education requirements? Yes. Continuing”