If you hold a Maryland dental license, the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners requires 30 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period. Self-study is capped at 17 hours. Maryland mandates CPR, a 2-hour abuse/neglect course, 2 hours of infection control, a one-time implicit bias program, and a prescribing course every other cycle. 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 (ends June 30).
Abuse & infection control
2 hours each on abuse/neglect and infection control.
Implicit bias
One-time implicit bias training program.
Prescribing CE
2-hour prescribing/disposal course every other cycle.
How many CE hours Maryland dentists need
Maryland requires 30 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, ending June 30. No more than 17 hours may be self-study; at least 13 must be live.
Mandated subject requirements
- CPR/BLS: current certification within the 30 hours.
- Abuse and neglect: 2-hour board-approved course.
- Infection control: 2 hours.
- Implicit bias: one-time training program.
- Prescribing/disposal: 2-hour course every other cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maryland dental licenses renew every two years, ending June 30. Keep CE records for at least 5 years.
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- Basic Life Support / CPRRequired
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers or CPR for Professional Rescuers, counted within the 30 hours.
- Abuse and Neglect2 hrs
A 2-hour board-approved course on abuse and neglect each cycle.
- Infection Control2 hrs
2 hours of infection control each cycle.
- Implicit Bias TrainingRequired · one time
A one-time implicit bias training program (effective April 1, 2022).
- Proper Prescribing & Disposal of Prescription Drugs2 hrs · every other cycle
A 2-hour board-approved course on proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs, required every other renewal cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners requires 30 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, ending June 30. Self-study may account for no more than 17 hours; at least 13 must be live. Records must be kept for at least 5 years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Maryland Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Maryland dentists need?
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30 hours every two years.
Does Maryland require implicit bias training for dentists?
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Yes — a one-time implicit bias training program is required.
Does Maryland require an abuse and neglect course?
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Yes — a 2-hour board-approved abuse and neglect course each cycle.
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