If you hold an Oregon dental license, the Oregon Board of Dentistry requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least 20 hours in directly related clinical courses. Oregon mandates an Oregon-specific pain management hour, 2 hours each of infection control and cultural competency, and current Healthcare Provider BLS. 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.
Pain management
1-hour Oregon-specific pain management course each cycle.
Infection control & culture
2 hours each on infection control and cultural competency.
BLS
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR required.
How many CE hours Oregon dentists need
Oregon requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least 20 hours in directly related clinical courses.
Mandated subject requirements
- Oregon pain management: 1 hour each cycle.
- Infection control: 2 hours each cycle.
- Cultural competency: 2 hours each cycle.
- BLS/CPR: current Healthcare Provider certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Oregon dental licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 40 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingOregon Dentists CME at a glance
- Oregon Pain Management1 hr
A one-hour Oregon-specific pain management course (provided by the Pain Management Commission of the Oregon Health Authority) at each renewal.
- Infection Control2 hrs
At least 2 hours related to infection control each cycle.
- Cultural Competency2 hrs
At least 2 hours related to cultural competency each cycle.
- Healthcare Provider BLS / CPRRequired · ongoing
Licensees must maintain a current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR or equivalent certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Oregon Board of Dentistry requires 40 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least 20 hours in directly related clinical courses.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Oregon Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Oregon Board of Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Oregon Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Oregon dentists need?
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40 hours every two years.
Does Oregon require a pain management course?
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Yes — a one-hour Oregon-specific pain management course at each renewal.
Does Oregon require cultural competency CE?
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Yes — at least 2 hours of cultural competency each cycle.
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