If you hold an Ohio dental license, the Ohio State Dental Board requires 40 hours of continuing education each biennial renewal period. Within that total, Ohio mandates 2 hours of dental jurisprudence, and CPR certification must be maintained. 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.
Jurisprudence
2 hours of dental jurisprudence each cycle.
CPR
Current CPR certification required.
Approved providers
ADA, AGD, and other Board-approved sponsors.
How many CE hours Ohio dentists need
Ohio requires 40 hours of continuing education each biennial renewal period, which begins January 1 of even-numbered years.
Mandated subject requirements
- Dental jurisprudence: 2 hours each cycle.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Ohio dental licenses renew biennially, with the cycle ending December 31 of odd-numbered years. Complete and document your 40 hours before that date.
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View pricingOhio Dentists CME at a glance
- Dental Jurisprudence2 hrs
At least 2 hours of CE in dental jurisprudence (Ohio laws and rules governing the practice of dentistry) each cycle.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification. DEA registrants also face a separate one-time 8-hour federal MATE Act substance use disorder training requirement.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Ohio State Dental Board requires 40 hours of continuing education each biennial renewal period, which begins January 1 of even-numbered years and ends December 31 of the following odd-numbered year.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Ohio State Dental Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Ohio State Dental Board. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Ohio Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Ohio dentists need?
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40 hours every two years.
Does Ohio require a jurisprudence course for dentists?
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Yes — at least 2 hours of dental jurisprudence each cycle.
Is CPR required for Ohio dentists?
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Yes — current CPR certification must be maintained.
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