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Virginia Dental CE Requirements
Virginia dentists need 15 hours of continuing education every year.
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At a glance
Virginia dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 15 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every year [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Dentists and dental hygienists must complete a minimum of 15 hours of approved continuing education for each annual renewal of licensure (except for the first renewal following initial licensure). [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
| What CE counts | Approved continuing education sponsors under Virginia Board of Dentistry regulations include the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. [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.
Good to know
- Continuing education hours in excess of the number required for renewal may be transferred or credited to the next renewal year for a total of not more than 15 hours. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Virginia dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Renew Online Covers: Virginia 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 | Renew Online |
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
- Virginia Board of Dentistry - Dentistry Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Virginia
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
Virginia dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Virginia dentists need?
Virginia dentists need 15 hours of continuing education every year. Dentists and dental hygienists must complete a minimum of 15 hours of approved continuing education for each annual renewal of licensure (except for the first renewal following initial licensure).
Does Virginia require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Virginia dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Virginia?
Approved continuing education sponsors under Virginia Board of Dentistry regulations include the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. 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.
- Virginia Board of Dentistry- Dentists ↗www.dhp.virginia.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“18VAC60-21-250. Requirements for continuing education. A. A dentist shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education that meets the requirements for content, sponsorship, and documentation set out in this section, for each annual renewal of licensure, except for the first renewal following initial licensure and for any renewal of a restricted volunteer license. 1. A dentist shall maintain current training certification”
“18VAC60-21-250. Requirements for continuing education. A. A dentist shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education that meets the requirements for content, sponsorship, and documentation set out in this section, for each annual renewal of licensure, except for the first renewal following initial licensure and for any renewal of a restricted volunteer license. 1. A dentist shall maintain current training certification”
“18VAC60-21-250. Requirements for continuing education. A. A dentist shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education that meets the requirements for content, sponsorship, and documentation set out in this section, for each annual renewal of licensure, except for the first renewal following initial licensure and for any renewal of a restricted volunteer license. 1. A dentist shall maintain current training certification”
“18VAC60-21-250. Requirements for continuing education. A. A dentist shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education that meets the requirements for content, sponsorship, and documentation set out in this section, for each annual renewal of licensure, except for the first renewal following initial licensure and for any renewal of a restricted volunteer license. 1. A dentist shall maintain current training certification”
“18VAC60-21-250. Requirements for continuing education. A. A dentist shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education that meets the requirements for content, sponsorship, and documentation set out in this section, for each annual renewal of licensure, except for the first renewal following initial licensure and for any renewal of a restricted volunteer license. 1. A dentist shall maintain current training certification”
“Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Academy of General Dentistry Commonwealth Dental Hygienists' Society Dental Assisting National Board American Heart Association American Red Cross American Safety and Health Institute American”
“the hours required for licensure renewal. 3. Continuing education hours in excess of the number required for renewal may be transferred or credited to the next renewal year for a total of not more than 15 hours. 4. Up to three hours of the 15 hours required for annual renewal may be satisfied through delivery of dental services, without compensation, to low-income individuals”