If you hold a Delaware dental license, the Delaware State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene requires 50 hours of continuing professional education every two years. At least 2 hours must cover infection control, a hands-on CPR course is required, and no more than 30 hours may be self-study. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
50 hours / 2 years
Fifty CPE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Infection control
2 hours of infection control each cycle.
Hands-on CPR
Current CPR every 2 years; online-only courses not accepted.
Self-study cap
No more than 30 hours may be self-study.
How many CE hours Delaware dentists need
Delaware requires 50 hours of continuing professional education every two years. No more than 30 hours may be earned through self-study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Infection control: at least 2 hours each cycle.
- CPR: a current hands-on course every two years (online-only not accepted).
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Delaware dental licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years. Complete and document your 50 hours before that date.
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View pricingDelaware Dentists CME at a glance
- Infection Control2 hrs
At least 2 of the 50 hours must cover infection control each cycle.
- CPR (Hands-On)Required · biennial
A current hands-on CPR course must be completed every two years. Online-only CPR courses are not accepted.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Delaware State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene requires 50 hours of continuing professional education every two years. No more than 30 hours of self-study are permitted. Dental licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Delaware State Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Delaware State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Delaware Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Delaware dentists need?
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50 hours every two years.
Does Delaware accept online CPR for dentists?
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No — the CPR course must include hands-on clinical participation; online-only courses are not accepted.
Does Delaware require infection control CE?
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Yes — at least 2 of the 50 hours must cover infection control.
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