If you hold a North Dakota dental license, the State Board of Dental Examiners requires 32 hours of continuing education every two years, up to 16 of which may be home study or online. At least 2 hours each must cover ethics and infection control, and CPR must be maintained. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
32 hours / 2 years
Thirty-two CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics
2 hours of ethics each cycle.
Infection control
2 hours of infection control each cycle.
Home study cap
Up to 16 hours may be home study or online.
How many CE hours North Dakota dentists need
North Dakota requires 32 hours of continuing education every two years, up to 16 of which may be home study or online.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 2 hours each cycle.
- Infection control: at least 2 hours each cycle.
- CPR/BLS: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
North Dakota dental licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 32 hours before your renewal date.
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- Ethics2 hrs
At least 2 of the 32 hours must be in ethics each cycle.
- Infection Control2 hrs
At least 2 of the 32 hours must be in infection control each cycle.
- CPR / Basic Life SupportRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR/BLS certification. DEA registrants also face a separate one-time 8-hour federal MATE Act requirement.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners requires 32 hours of continuing education every two years, up to 16 of which may be home study or online.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: North Dakota 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.
North Dakota Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do North Dakota dentists need?
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32 hours every two years.
Does North Dakota require ethics and infection control CE?
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Yes — at least 2 hours each per cycle.
How much North Dakota dental CE can be online?
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Up to 16 of the 32 hours may be home study or online.
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