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Nebraska Dental CE Requirements
Nebraska dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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Nebraska 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 | License renewal requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period prior to the license expiration date. [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
- General anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation permit holders must attend at least 6 hours of continuing education directly related to the administration and management of anesthesia/sedation. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Nebraska dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Renew a Professional License Covers: Nebraska dental licensing board.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Dentist, dental hygienist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Licenses are renewable March 1 of odd-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 | Renew a Professional License |
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
- Dentist Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Questions
Nebraska dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Nebraska dentists need?
Nebraska dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. License renewal requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period prior to the license expiration date.
Does Nebraska require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Nebraska dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Nebraska?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Nebraska dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- Dentist ↗dhhs.ne.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“activities, please click here. Continuing EducationRenewal of your license requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period prior to the license expiration date.A continuing education audit will be performed after the renewal. If you are randomly selected for an audit to provide proof of continuing education, you will be”
“activities, please click here. Continuing EducationRenewal of your license requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period prior to the license expiration date.A continuing education audit will be performed after the renewal. If you are randomly selected for an audit to provide proof of continuing education, you will be”
“activities, please click here. Continuing EducationRenewal of your license requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period prior to the license expiration date.A continuing education audit will be performed after the renewal. If you are randomly selected for an audit to provide proof of continuing education, you will be”
“activities, please click here. Continuing EducationRenewal of your license requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period prior to the license expiration date.A continuing education audit will be performed after the renewal. If you are randomly selected for an audit to provide proof of continuing education, you will be”
“activities, please click here. Continuing EducationRenewal of your license requires 30 hours of acceptable continuing education earned during the preceding 24-month period prior to the license expiration date.A continuing education audit will be performed after the renewal. If you are randomly selected for an audit to provide proof of continuing education, you will be”
“renewal of your credential for at least four years.All general anesthesia/deep sedation/moderate sedation permit holders are required to attend at least six hours of continuing education directly related to the administration and management of anesthesia/sedation for the dental office.The Board of Dentistry expects licensees to attend acceptable”