If you hold a Montana dental license, the Montana Board of Dentistry requires 60 hours of continuing education per three-year cycle. Sedation and anesthesia permit holders must dedicate part of those hours to anesthesia-specific CE, and CPR must be maintained. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
60 hours / 3 years
Sixty CE hours each triennial renewal cycle.
Anesthesia CE
20 hours (deep/general) or 12 hours (moderate) for permit holders.
CPR
Current CPR certification required.
No fixed general topics
No mandated subject topics for general dentists beyond CPR.
How many CE hours Montana dentists need
Montana requires 60 hours of continuing education per three-year cycle.
Mandated subject requirements
- Anesthesia/sedation permit holders: 20 hours (deep/general anesthesia) or 12 hours (moderate sedation) of anesthesia-specific CE within the 60.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Montana dental licenses renew every three years. Retain certificates of attendance in case of audit.
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- Anesthesia / Sedation (permit holders)20 hrs
Deep sedation/general anesthesia permit holders must complete 20 hours of anesthesia-specific CE; moderate sedation permit holders must complete 12 hours (counted within the 60-hour total).
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Montana Board of Dentistry requires 60 hours of continuing education per three-year cycle. Sedation and anesthesia permit holders must dedicate part of those hours to anesthesia-specific CE.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Montana Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Montana Board of Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Montana Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Montana dentists need?
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60 hours every three years.
Do Montana sedation permit holders need extra CE?
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Yes — 20 hours (deep/general anesthesia) or 12 hours (moderate sedation) of anesthesia-specific CE within the 60.
Does Montana require CPR for dentists?
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Yes — current CPR certification must be maintained.
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