If you hold an Arkansas dental license, the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners requires 50 hours of continuing education every two years. All 50 hours may be completed by home study, and at least 1 hour must cover infection control. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
50 hours / 2 years
Fifty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Infection control
At least 1 hour of infection control per cycle.
Home study
All 50 hours may be completed by home study.
CPR
Current CPR/BLS certification required.
How many CE hours Arkansas dentists need
Arkansas requires 50 hours of continuing education every two calendar years. All hours may be earned through home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Infection control: at least 1 hour per cycle.
- CPR/BLS: current certification must be maintained.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Arkansas dental licenses renew on a two-year cycle. Complete and document your 50 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingArkansas Dentists CME at a glance
- Infection Control1 hr
At least 1 of the 50 hours must be in infection control each two-year cycle.
- CPR / Basic Life SupportRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR/BLS certification. DEA-registered dentists also face a separate one-time 8-hour federal MATE Act substance use disorder training requirement.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners requires 50 hours of continuing education every two calendar years. All 50 hours may be completed by home study.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Arkansas Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Arkansas dentists need?
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50 hours every two years.
Does Arkansas require infection control CE?
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Yes — at least 1 of the 50 hours must be in infection control each cycle.
Can Arkansas dental CE be completed online?
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Yes — all 50 hours may be completed by home study.
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