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Rhode Island Dental CE Requirements
Rhode Island dentists need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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Rhode Island dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 40 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | On or before May 1 of each even-numbered year, licensed dentists must maintain evidence of 40 hours (and dental hygienists 20 hours) of continuing education completed in the preceding two years. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
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Good to know
- Dental hygienists licensed in Rhode Island must complete at least 20 hours of continuing education courses relevant to the practice of dental hygiene every two years. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Rhode Island dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Renew your license Covers: Rhode Island 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 | Dentist renewal: $965. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew your license |
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Source review dates · 3 sources
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- What We License | Department of Health Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (216-RICR-10-05-2) - Rhode Island Department of StateMy Page Title Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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Rhode Island dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Rhode Island dentists need?
Rhode Island dentists need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. On or before May 1 of each even-numbered year, licensed dentists must maintain evidence of 40 hours (and dental hygienists 20 hours) of continuing education completed in the preceding two years.
Does Rhode Island require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Rhode Island dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Rhode Island?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Rhode Island dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants (216-RICR-40-05-2) - Rhode Island Department of State ↗rules.sos.ri.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“under the provisions of the Act and this Part, on or before the first (1st) day of May of each even-numbered year shall maintain evidence that in the preceding two (2) years he or she has satisfactorily completed at least forty (40) hours of continuing dental education courses, according to the criteria established by the Rhode Island Dental Association and approved by the Board. Continuing education requirements cited in this Part shall”
“under the provisions of the Act and this Part, on or before the first (1st) day of May of each even-numbered year shall maintain evidence that in the preceding two (2) years he or she has satisfactorily completed at least forty (40) hours of continuing dental education courses, according to the criteria established by the Rhode Island Dental Association and approved by the Board. Continuing education requirements cited in this Part shall”
“under the provisions of the Act and this Part, on or before the first (1st) day of May of each even-numbered year shall maintain evidence that in the preceding two (2) years he or she has satisfactorily completed at least forty (40) hours of continuing dental education courses, according to the criteria established by the Rhode Island Dental Association and approved by the Board. Continuing education requirements cited in this Part shall”
“under the provisions of the Act and this Part, on or before the first (1st) day of May of each even-numbered year shall maintain evidence that in the preceding two (2) years he or she has satisfactorily completed at least forty (40) hours of continuing dental education courses, according to the criteria established by the Rhode Island Dental Association and approved by the Board. Continuing education requirements cited in this Part shall”
“under the provisions of the Act and this Part, on or before the first (1st) day of May of each even-numbered year shall maintain evidence that in the preceding two (2) years he or she has satisfactorily completed at least forty (40) hours of continuing dental education courses, according to the criteria established by the Rhode Island Dental Association and approved by the Board. Continuing education requirements cited in this Part shall”
“in the preceding two (2) years he or she has satisfactorily completed at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education courses relevant to the practice of dental hygiene, according to the criteria in § 2.16 of this Part and approved by the Board. Continuing education requirements cited in this Part shall be prorated for a licensee”