If you hold a New Mexico dental license, the Board of Dental Health Care requires 60 hours of continuing education every three years, up to 30 of which may be self-study. DEA registrants must complete controlled-substance/pain management 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 (July 1 to June 30).
Self-study cap
Up to 30 hours may be self-study.
Controlled substances
3 hours for DEA-registered dentists each cycle.
CPR
Current CPR certification required.
How many CE hours New Mexico dentists need
New Mexico requires 60 hours of continuing education every three years, up to 30 of which may be self-study. The renewal period runs July 1 through June 30 of every third year.
Mandated subject requirements
- Controlled substances: 3 hours for DEA-registered dentists each cycle.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New Mexico dental licenses renew every three years (July 1 to June 30). Complete and document your 60 hours before your renewal date.
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- Controlled Substances / Pain Management3 hrs
Licensees with an active DEA registration must complete 3 hours of CE on pharmacology, controlled-substance risks, abuse/addiction/diversion awareness, prescribing regulations, and pain management each renewal.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care requires 60 hours of continuing education every three years, up to 30 of which may be self-study. The renewal period runs July 1 through June 30 of every third year.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care before relying on these figures.
Source: New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
New Mexico Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do New Mexico dentists need?
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60 hours every three years.
Do New Mexico dentists need controlled-substance CE?
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Yes — DEA registrants must complete 3 hours of controlled-substance/pain management CE each cycle.
How much New Mexico dental CE can be self-study?
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Up to 30 of the 60 hours may be self-study.
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