If you hold a Louisiana dental license, the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry requires 30 hours of continuing education each biennial renewal period. At least 20 hours must be personally attended clinical courses. Prescribers must also complete controlled-substance education, and CPR certification must be maintained. 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.
20 attended clinical
At least 20 personally attended clinical hours.
Controlled substances
Drug-diversion/best-practices education for prescribers.
CPR
Current CPR certification required.
How many CE hours Louisiana dentists need
Louisiana requires 30 hours of continuing education each biennial renewal period, including at least 20 hours of personally attended clinical courses.
Mandated subject requirements
- Personally attended clinical: at least 20 hours.
- Controlled substances: drug-diversion/best-practices education for prescribers.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Louisiana dental licenses renew on a biennial cycle. Complete and document your 30 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingLouisiana Dentists CME at a glance
- Personally Attended Clinical Courses20 hrs
At least 20 of the 30 hours must be personally attended clinical courses on the delivery of dental services; the remaining 10 clinical hours may be online or correspondence.
- Controlled Substance / Drug Diversion EducationRequired
Dentists who prescribe controlled substances must complete board-required education on best prescribing practices and drug diversion; confirm current hour requirements with the Board.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Louisiana State Board of Dentistry requires 30 hours of continuing education each biennial renewal period, including 20 hours of personally attended clinical courses. CPR certification and, for prescribers, drug-diversion/controlled-substance education are also required.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Louisiana 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.
Louisiana Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Louisiana dentists need?
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30 hours every two years.
How many Louisiana dental CE hours must be attended in person?
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At least 20 of the 30 hours must be personally attended clinical courses.
Is CPR required for Louisiana dentists?
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Yes — current CPR certification must be maintained.
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