If you hold a Colorado dental license, the Colorado Dental Board requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years. At least 16 hours must be clinical or science-based, at least half must be live and interactive, and current BLS certification is required. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
16 clinical hours
At least 16 hours must be clinical or science-based.
Half live
At least 50% of hours must be live and interactive.
BLS
Current Basic Life Support certification required.
How many CE hours Colorado dentists need
Colorado requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years. At least 16 hours must be clinical or science-based, and a minimum of half must be live and interactive.
Mandated subject requirements
- Clinical/science-based: at least 16 of the 30 hours.
- BLS/CPR: current certification required.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Colorado dental licenses renew every two years. CE hours apply only to the renewal period in which they were completed. New licensees may have a reduced or waived first-cycle requirement.
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View pricingColorado Dentists CME at a glance
- Basic Life Support (CPR)Required · ongoing
Dentists must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Clinical / Science-Based Hours16 hrs
At least 16 of the 30 hours must be clinical or science-based. A minimum of 50% of all hours must be live and interactive.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Colorado Dental Board requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years. At least 16 hours must be clinical or science-based, and at least half must be live and interactive. Current BLS certification is required.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Colorado Dental Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Colorado Dental Board. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Colorado Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Colorado dentists need?
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30 hours every two years.
How many Colorado dental CE hours must be clinical?
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At least 16 of the 30 hours must be clinical or science-based.
Is BLS required for Colorado dentists?
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Yes — current Basic Life Support certification is required.
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