If you hold a South Carolina dental license, the Board of Dentistry requires 28 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, up to 14 of which may be home study. South Carolina mandates 2 hours of sterilization/infection control, controlled-substance CE for prescribers, and CPR recertification every two years. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
28 hours / 2 years
Twenty-eight CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Infection control
2 hours of sterilization and infection control each cycle.
Controlled substances
2 hours for prescribers each cycle.
CPR
Recertification every two years.
How many CE hours South Carolina dentists need
South Carolina requires 28 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, up to 14 of which may be home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Sterilization & infection control: at least 2 hours each cycle.
- Controlled substances: 2 hours for prescribers each cycle.
- CPR: recertification every two years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
South Carolina dental licenses renew by March 1 of odd-numbered years. Complete and document your 28 hours before that date.
Know exactly what CME you need.
Tell us your license type, state, and renewal date. We map your required hours, the state-mandated topics, and your deadline — a clear, personalized plan for a flat $99.
View pricingSouth Carolina Dentists CME at a glance
- Sterilization & Infection Control2 hrs
At least 2 of the 28 hours must be dedicated to sterilization and infection control.
- Controlled Substance Prescribing2 hrs
Dentists authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete at least 2 hours on approved procedures for prescribing and monitoring Schedule II, III, and IV substances each cycle.
- CPR RecertificationRequired · biennial
All dentists must be recertified in CPR once every two years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The South Carolina Board of Dentistry requires 28 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, up to 14 of which may be home study. Licenses renew by March 1 of odd-numbered years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the South Carolina Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: South Carolina Board of Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
South Carolina Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do South Carolina dentists need?
+
28 hours every two years.
Does South Carolina require infection control CE?
+
Yes — at least 2 hours of sterilization and infection control each cycle.
How often must South Carolina dentists recertify in CPR?
+
Once every two years.
Related
Need help meeting your South Carolina dental CE before renewal?
Tell us your license type and renewal month and we'll map the fastest compliant path — required hours, mandated topics, and your deadline — for a flat $99.
- Flat $99 per plan
- Every license type
- All 50 states
Get my CME plan
Tell us your license type, state, and renewal — we'll map exactly what you need.