If you hold a Massachusetts dental license, the Board of Registration in Dentistry requires 40 CEUs each two-year renewal cycle (April 1 to March 31 of even years). Up to 20 hours may be home study, and a course in infection prevention and control is mandatory. Prescribers face controlled-substance training requirements. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 CEUs / 2 years
Forty CEUs each biennial renewal cycle.
Infection control
Course in infection prevention and control each cycle.
Home study cap
Up to 20 of the 40 CEUs may be home study.
First cycle exempt
Full 40 CEUs not required during the first licensure cycle.
How many CEUs Massachusetts dentists need
Massachusetts requires 40 CEUs each two-year renewal cycle, running April 1 to March 31 of even years. Up to 20 hours may be completed by home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Infection prevention and control: required course each cycle.
- Controlled substances: training for prescribers on opioid and pain management.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Massachusetts dental licenses renew every two years (April 1 to March 31 of even years). Keep CE documentation for four years. New licensees are exempt from the full requirement in the first cycle.
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- Infection Prevention & ControlRequired
All licensees must complete a course in infection prevention and control in dental settings each cycle.
- Opioid / Controlled-Substance PrescribingRequired
Dentists who prescribe controlled substances must complete board-required training on effective opioid management and pain management; confirm current hour requirements with the Board.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry requires 40 CEUs each two-year renewal cycle (April 1 to March 31 of even years). Up to 20 hours may be home study. Records must be kept for four years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Massachusetts Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CEUs do Massachusetts dentists need?
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40 CEUs every two years.
Does Massachusetts require infection control CE?
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Yes — a course in infection prevention and control in dental settings is required each cycle.
Can Massachusetts dental CE be home study?
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Up to 20 of the 40 CEUs may be completed by home study.
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