If you hold an Iowa dental license, the Iowa Dental Board requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years, up to 12 of which may be self-study. Iowa also requires one-hour mandated topics in jurisprudence, infection control, opioids (for prescribers), and mandatory reporter training. 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.
Jurisprudence & infection control
1 hour each per cycle.
Mandatory reporter
Child abuse and dependent adult abuse reporter training.
Opioids
1 hour for dentists who prescribed opioids in the prior biennium.
How many CE hours Iowa dentists need
Iowa requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years, up to 12 of which may be self-study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Iowa jurisprudence: 1 hour each cycle.
- Infection control: 1 hour each cycle.
- Mandatory reporter training: child and dependent adult abuse.
- Opioids: 1 hour for dentists who prescribed opioids in the prior biennium.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Iowa dental licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 30 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingIowa Dentists CME at a glance
- Iowa Dental Jurisprudence1 hr
At least 1 hour in Iowa jurisprudence related to the practice of dentistry each cycle.
- Infection Control1 hr
At least 1 hour in infection control standards each cycle.
- Mandatory Reporter TrainingRequired
Mandatory reporter training for child abuse and dependent adult abuse, per state schedule.
- Opioids1 hr
Dentists who prescribed opioids during the previous biennium must complete at least 1 hour of opioid CE.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Iowa Dental Board requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years, up to 12 of which may be self-study. Several one-hour mandated topics are required within that total.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Iowa Dental Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Iowa Dental Board. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Iowa Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Iowa dentists need?
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30 hours every two years.
Does Iowa require mandatory reporter training?
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Yes — mandatory reporter training for child abuse and dependent adult abuse is required.
Does Iowa require opioid CE?
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Yes — at least 1 hour for dentists who prescribed opioids during the prior biennium.
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