If you hold a Connecticut dental license, the Connecticut Department of Public Health requires at least 25 contact hours of continuing education every two years. Within that total, Connecticut mandates infection control, controlled-substance prescribing and pain management, and at least one hour each in three of ten Commissioner-designated topics. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
25 hours / 2 years
Twenty-five CE contact hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Infection control
1 contact hour in infection control each cycle.
Controlled substances
1 contact hour in prescribing controlled substances and pain management.
Mandated topics
1 hour each in three of ten Commissioner-designated topics.
How many CE hours Connecticut dentists need
Connecticut requires at least 25 contact hours of continuing education every two years. One contact hour equals a minimum of 50 minutes of qualifying activity.
Mandated subject requirements
- Infection control: 1 contact hour each cycle.
- Controlled substances and pain management: 1 contact hour each cycle.
- Three of ten mandated topics: 1 hour each.
- CPR/BLS: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Connecticut dental licenses renew every two years on attestation. Retain your certificates in case of audit.
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View pricingConnecticut Dentists CME at a glance
- Infection Control in a Dental Setting1 hr
At least 1 contact hour in infection control in a dental setting is required each cycle.
- Prescribing Controlled Substances & Pain Management1 hr
At least 1 contact hour in prescribing controlled substances and pain management is required each cycle.
- Three of Ten Mandated Topics3 hrs
At least 1 contact hour in any three of the ten mandatory topics prescribed by the Commissioner (e.g., behavioral health, cultural competency, risk management, domestic violence) each cycle.
- CPR / Basic Life SupportRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Connecticut Department of Public Health requires dentists to earn at least 25 contact hours of continuing education every two years. One contact hour equals at least 50 minutes of activity.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Connecticut Department of Public Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health — Dental Licensing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Connecticut Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Connecticut dentists need?
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At least 25 contact hours every two years.
Does Connecticut require controlled-substance CE for dentists?
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Yes — at least 1 contact hour in prescribing controlled substances and pain management each cycle.
Does Connecticut require infection control CE?
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Yes — at least 1 contact hour in infection control in a dental setting each cycle.
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