If you hold a Kentucky dental license, the Kentucky Board of Dentistry requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years. At least 10 hours must be live and interactive, 20 must focus on clinical skills, and prescribers must complete controlled-substance CE. CPR certification must be maintained but does not count toward the 30 hours. 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.
10 live / 20 clinical
At least 10 live-interactive and 20 clinical hours.
Controlled substances
3 hours of KASPER/pain/addiction CE for prescribers.
CPR
Current CPR required; does not count toward the 30 hours.
How many CE hours Kentucky dentists need
Kentucky requires 30 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least 10 live-interactive hours and at least 20 hours in clinical skills. CE must be completed by December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Mandated subject requirements
- Controlled substances: 3 hours in KASPER, pain management, or addiction for prescribers.
- CPR: maintained separately (does not count toward the 30 hours).
- Sedation permit holders: 4 hours of clinical sedation training plus ACLS/PALS.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Kentucky dental CE must be completed by December 31 of odd-numbered years. Maintain CPR certification throughout.
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- KASPER / Pain Management / Addiction3 hrs
Dentists authorized to prescribe controlled substances must obtain 3 hours of CE in KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders each cycle (counts toward the 30 hours).
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
CPR certification must be maintained; it does not count toward the 30 hours. Sedation permit holders must maintain ACLS and/or PALS and complete 4 hours of clinical sedation training each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Kentucky Board of Dentistry requires 30 hours of continuing education each two-year cycle. At least 10 hours must be live and interactive, and at least 20 hours must focus on clinical skills. CE must be completed by December 31 of odd-numbered years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Kentucky Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Kentucky Board of Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Kentucky Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Kentucky dentists need?
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30 hours every two years.
Does CPR count toward Kentucky dental CE?
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No — CPR certification must be maintained but does not count toward the 30 hours.
Do Kentucky dentists need controlled-substance CE?
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Yes — prescribers must obtain 3 hours in KASPER, pain management, or addiction each cycle.
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