If you hold a Nevada dental license, the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least half live in-person. Nevada mandates 4 hours of clinical infection control, controlled-substance CE for prescribers, and one-time bioterrorism and SBIRT courses for new licensees. 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.
Infection control
4 hours of clinical infection control each cycle.
Controlled substances
2 hours for dentists who dispense controlled substances.
One-time courses
Bioterrorism (4 hr) and SBIRT (2 hr) for new licensees.
How many CE hours Nevada dentists need
Nevada requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years. At least 50% must be live in-person (live webinars qualify); up to 20 hours may be home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Clinical infection control: 4 hours each cycle.
- Controlled substances: 2 hours for prescribers each cycle.
- SBIRT: one-time 2-hour course for new licensees.
- Bioterrorism: one-time 4-hour course at initial renewal.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Nevada dental CE is tracked on a two-year basis. Complete and document your 40 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingNevada Dentists CME at a glance
- Clinical Infection Control4 hrs
At least 4 hours must be in clinical infection control each cycle.
- Controlled Substances / Opioids2 hrs
Dentists registered to dispense controlled substances must complete 2 hours each licensure period on misuse and abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing, or addiction.
- SBIRT for Substance Use Disorder2 hrs · one time
A one-time 2-hour course on screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for substance use disorder, within 2 years of initial licensure (effective January 1, 2024).
- Bioterrorism4 hrs · one time
A one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course required at initial renewal.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years; up to 20 may be home study and at least 50% must be live in-person (live webinars qualify).
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Nevada 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.
Nevada Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Nevada dentists need?
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40 hours every two years.
Does Nevada require infection control CE?
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Yes — at least 4 hours of clinical infection control each cycle.
Does Nevada require a bioterrorism course?
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Yes — a one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course is required at initial renewal.
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