If you hold a Mississippi dental license, the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, with at least 20 hours in direct clinical topics. Prescribers must complete 3 hours of opioid CE, and CPR must be maintained. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
20 clinical hours
At least 20 hours in direct clinical topics.
Opioid prescribing
3 hours for dentists who prescribe controlled substances.
CPR
Current CPR/BLS certification required.
How many CE hours Mississippi dentists need
Mississippi requires 40 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least 20 hours in direct clinical topics. Non-in-person CE must include a post-study examination.
Mandated subject requirements
- Direct clinical topics: at least 20 hours.
- Opioid prescribing: 3 hours for prescribers each biennium.
- CPR/BLS: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Mississippi dental licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 40 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingMississippi Dentists CME at a glance
- Direct Clinical Topics20 hrs
At least 20 of the 40 hours must be in direct clinical topics.
- Opioid Prescribing3 hrs
Dentists who prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances must complete 3 hours of board-approved opioid-prescribing CE each biennial period. DEA registrants also face a separate one-time 8-hour federal MATE Act requirement.
- CPR / Basic Life SupportRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, with at least 20 hours in direct clinical topics. Non-in-person CDE must include a post-study examination.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Mississippi 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.
Mississippi Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Mississippi dentists need?
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40 hours every two years.
How many Mississippi dental CE hours must be clinical?
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At least 20 of the 40 hours must be in direct clinical topics.
Do Mississippi dentists need opioid CE?
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Prescribers must complete 3 hours of board-approved opioid-prescribing CE each biennium.
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