If you hold an Idaho dental license, the Idaho State Board of Dentistry requires 30 credits of continuing education each biennial renewal period. CE must be oral-health or health-related and contribute to a dentist's professional development. All active dentists must maintain a current CPR card. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 credits / 2 years
Thirty CE credits each biennial renewal cycle.
CPR
Current CPR card required for all active dentists.
Oral-health related
CE must be oral-health or health-related.
No fixed topic hours
Idaho does not mandate specific topic hours beyond CPR.
How many CE credits Idaho dentists need
Idaho requires 30 credits of continuing education each biennial renewal period, where one credit equals one hour of instruction.
Mandated subject requirements
- CPR: all active dentists must hold a current CPR card.
- Idaho does not mandate specific subject hours beyond CPR; CE must be oral-health or health-related.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Idaho dental licenses renew on a biennial cycle. Complete and document your 30 credits before your renewal date.
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- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
All active dentists must hold a current CPR card.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Idaho State Board of Dentistry requires 30 credits of oral-health/health-related continuing education each biennial renewal period. All active dentists must hold a current CPR card.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Idaho State Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Idaho State Board of Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Idaho Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE credits do Idaho dentists need?
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30 credits every two years.
Does Idaho require CPR for dentists?
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Yes — all active dentists must hold a current CPR card.
Does Idaho mandate specific CE topics?
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Beyond CPR, Idaho does not mandate specific topic hours; CE must be oral-health or health-related.
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