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Nevada Dental CE Requirements
Nevada dentists need to meet a continuing competency requirement each renewal (or another option the board accepts).
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At a glance
Nevada dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Dentists complete 20 hours annually or 40 hours biennially, according to the renewal period applicable to the license type. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
| What CE counts | Courses offered by recognized providers including the Academy of General Dentistry are approved by the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners. [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.
Other ways to meet the requirement
- 20 hours of approved instruction for an annual dentist license renewal. [1]
- 40 hours of approved instruction for a biennial dentist license renewal. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Nevada dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Confirm your due date, complete the required education, and submit to the licensing authority.
Find renewal instructions Use the board’s renewal menu for your credential.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 | Board instructions |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 2 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Board of Dental Examiners Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Nevada
The board accepts continuing education accredited by AGD PACE [1]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
Nevada dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Nevada dentists need?
Nevada dentists need to meet a continuing competency requirement each renewal (or another option the board accepts). Dentists complete 20 hours annually or 40 hours biennially, according to the renewal period applicable to the license type.
Does Nevada require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Nevada dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Nevada?
Courses offered by recognized providers including the Academy of General Dentistry are approved by the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners. Free courses accredited by AGD PACE are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Sources & verification
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. We fetched each page on the date shown and confirmed the exact wording below appears on it.
- NAC: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE ↗www.leg.state.nv.us · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“or instructor. (NRS 631.190, 631.342) ���� 1. Each dentist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 20 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist. Hours of instruction may not be transferred or”
“or instructor. (NRS 631.190, 631.342) ���� 1. Each dentist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 20 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist. Hours of instruction may not be transferred or”
“societies which are a part of it; ���� (c) The Academy of General Dentistry; ���� (d) Any nationally recognized association of dental or medical specialists; ���� (e) Any university, college or community college, whether located in or out”
“Each dentist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 20 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist. Hours of instruction may not be transferred or carried over from one licensing period to another. ���� 2. Each dental therapist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 18 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for th”
“Each dentist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 20 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist. Hours of instruction may not be transferred or carried over from one licensing period to another. ���� 2. Each dental therapist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 18 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for th”
“Each dentist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 20 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist. Hours of instruction may not be transferred or carried over from one licensing period to another. ���� 2. Each dental therapist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 18 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses”