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New Mexico Dental CE Requirements
New Mexico dentists need 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
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New Mexico dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 60 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | 60 hours of continuing education (with a maximum of 30 hours online, webinars, or self-study) are required during each triennial (3-year) renewal cycle. [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.
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Licensing, Registration, and Renewal Covers: New Mexico 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 | Licensing, Registration, and Renewal |
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Source review dates · 2 sources
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Dental Health Care Overview - New Mexico RLD Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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New Mexico dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do New Mexico dentists need?
New Mexico dentists need 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 60 hours of continuing education (with a maximum of 30 hours online, webinars, or self-study) are required during each triennial (3-year) renewal cycle.
Does New Mexico require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the New Mexico dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in New Mexico?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the New Mexico dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- 16.5.10 NMAC ↗www.srca.nm.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“12/14/2019] 16.5.10.8�������������� HOURS REQUIRED:� 60 hours of continuing education, a maximum of 30 hours can be on-line, webinars or self-study, are required during each triennial renewal cycle as defined in 16.5.1 NMAC.� Continuing education received after submission of renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may be used for the requirements”
“12/14/2019] 16.5.10.8�������������� HOURS REQUIRED:� 60 hours of continuing education, a maximum of 30 hours can be on-line, webinars or self-study, are required during each triennial renewal cycle as defined in 16.5.1 NMAC.� Continuing education received after submission of renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may be used for the requirements”
“12/14/2019] 16.5.10.8�������������� HOURS REQUIRED:� 60 hours of continuing education, a maximum of 30 hours can be on-line, webinars or self-study, are required during each triennial renewal cycle as defined in 16.5.1 NMAC.� Continuing education received after submission of renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may be used for the requirements”
“12/14/2019] 16.5.10.8�������������� HOURS REQUIRED:� 60 hours of continuing education, a maximum of 30 hours can be on-line, webinars or self-study, are required during each triennial renewal cycle as defined in 16.5.1 NMAC.� Continuing education received after submission of renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may be used for the requirements”
“12/14/2019] 16.5.10.8�������������� HOURS REQUIRED:� 60 hours of continuing education, a maximum of 30 hours can be on-line, webinars or self-study, are required during each triennial renewal cycle as defined in 16.5.1 NMAC.� Continuing education received after submission of renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may be used for the requirements”