If you hold a Nebraska dental license, the Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit requires 30 hours of continuing education during the 24 months preceding expiration. Nebraska mandates 2 hours of infection control, 3 hours of controlled-substance CE (including PDMP) for prescribers, and additional anesthesia CE for sedation permit holders. 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 (renews March 1 of odd years).
Infection control
2 hours each cycle.
Controlled substances
3 hours including PDMP for prescribers.
Sedation permits
6 hours of anesthesia/sedation CE for permit holders.
How many CE hours Nebraska dentists need
Nebraska requires 30 hours of continuing education during the 24 months preceding expiration. Up to 10 hours may be home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Infection control: 2 hours each cycle.
- Controlled substances: 3 hours including PDMP for prescribers.
- Anesthesia/sedation: 6 hours for sedation permit holders.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Nebraska dental licenses renew March 1 of odd-numbered years. Complete and document your 30 hours before that date.
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View pricingNebraska Dentists CME at a glance
- Infection Control2 hrs
At least 2 hours must cover infection control each cycle.
- Controlled Substances & PDMP3 hrs
Prescribers must complete 3 hours on prescription of controlled substances, including at least 30 minutes covering the PDMP. DEA registrants also face a separate one-time 8-hour federal MATE Act requirement.
- Anesthesia / Sedation (permit holders)6 hrs
Dentists holding any level of sedation permit must obtain at least 6 hours in general anesthesia or sedation administration and management.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
CPR certification must be maintained (up to 10 hours, including initial CPR, may count as home study).
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit requires 30 hours of continuing education during the 24 months preceding license expiration. Licenses renew March 1 of odd-numbered years. Up to 10 hours may be home study.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit before relying on these figures.
Source: Nebraska DHHS — Licensure Unit (Dentistry). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Nebraska Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Nebraska dentists need?
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30 hours every two years.
Does Nebraska require infection control CE?
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Yes — at least 2 hours each cycle.
Do Nebraska prescribers need controlled-substance CE?
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Yes — 3 hours including at least 30 minutes on the PDMP.
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