If you hold a Rhode Island dental license, the Board of Examiners in Dentistry requires at least 40 hours of continuing dental education in the preceding two years. Rhode Island mandates current BCLS, yearly OSHA training, an infection control course, and opioid prescribing/pain management courses. 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.
BCLS
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate required.
Infection control & OSHA
Infection control course plus yearly OSHA training.
Opioid/pain
Opioid prescribing and pain management courses required.
How many CE hours Rhode Island dentists need
Rhode Island requires at least 40 hours of continuing dental education in the preceding two years. Licenses renew in even-numbered years, with CE due before May 1.
Mandated subject requirements
- BCLS: current certificate from an approved course.
- Infection control & OSHA: infection control course plus yearly OSHA training.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management: required courses.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Rhode Island dental licenses renew every two years in even-numbered years. CE must be complete before May 1 of the renewal year.
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View pricingRhode Island Dentists CME at a glance
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)Required · ongoing
All dentists must hold a current certificate from an approved Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) course.
- Infection ControlRequired
A course in infection control is required each cycle. Dentists must also complete yearly OSHA training.
- Opioid Prescribing & Pain ManagementRequired
Courses in opioid prescribing and pain management are required; confirm current hour figures with the Board.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry requires at least 40 hours of continuing dental education in the preceding two years. Licenses renew in even-numbered years, with CE due before May 1.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry (Department of Health). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Rhode Island Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Rhode Island dentists need?
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At least 40 hours every two years.
Does Rhode Island require BCLS for dentists?
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Yes — a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate is required.
Does Rhode Island require opioid CE?
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Yes — courses in opioid prescribing and pain management are required.
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