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Ohio Dental CE Requirements
Ohio dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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Ohio 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 | Each licensed dentist must complete biennially not less than 30 hours of continuing dental education and submit an affidavit at the time of biennial registration. [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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| 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 & Renewal |
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Ohio State Dental Board Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Ohio dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Ohio dentists need?
Ohio dentists need 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Each licensed dentist must complete biennially not less than 30 hours of continuing dental education and submit an affidavit at the time of biennial registration.
Does Ohio require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Ohio dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Ohio?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Ohio dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- Section 4715.141 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws ↗codes.ohio.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Each licensed dentist shall complete biennially not less than thirty hours of continuing dental education, which may include, but is not limited to, attendance at lectures, study clubs, college and postgraduate courses, or scientific sessions of conventions, research,”
“Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Each licensed dentist shall complete biennially not less than thirty hours of continuing dental education, which may include, but is not limited to, attendance at lectures, study clubs, college and postgraduate courses, or scientific sessions of conventions, research,”
“Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Each licensed dentist shall complete biennially not less than thirty hours of continuing dental education, which may include, but is not limited to, attendance at lectures, study clubs, college and postgraduate courses, or scientific sessions of conventions, research,”
“Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Each licensed dentist shall complete biennially not less than thirty hours of continuing dental education, which may include, but is not limited to, attendance at lectures, study clubs, college and postgraduate courses, or scientific sessions of conventions, research,”
“agencies approved by the state dental board. (C) Each licensed dentist shall submit to the board at the time of biennial registration pursuant to section 4715.14 of the Revised Code a sworn affidavit, on a form acceptable to the state dental board, attesting that the dentist has completed continuing”