If you hold a Utah dental license, the Division of Professional Licensing requires 30 hours of qualified continuing professional education during each two-year licensure period. Up to 15 hours may be internet or home study (verified by exam and certificate). DEA-registered dentists must complete opioid/controlled-substance CE, and CPR must be maintained. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Online cap
Up to 15 hours of internet/home study (verified).
Controlled substances
3 hours for DEA-registered dentists each cycle.
CPR
Current CPR certification required.
How many CE hours Utah dentists need
Utah requires 30 hours of qualified continuing professional education during each two-year licensure period, with up to 15 hours of verified internet or home study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Controlled substances: 3 hours for DEA-registered dentists each cycle.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Utah dental licenses renew every two years. Keep CE records for 6 years in case of audit.
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- Opioid Prescribing & Controlled Substances3 hrs
DEA-registered dentists must complete 3 hours of opioid prescribing and controlled-substance CE every two years.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing requires 30 hours of qualified continuing professional education during each two-year licensure period. Up to 15 hours may be internet or home study (verified by exam and certificate). Records must be kept for 6 years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing before relying on these figures.
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Board of Dentists & Dental Hygienists. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Utah Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Utah dentists need?
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30 hours every two years.
Do Utah DEA-registered dentists need opioid CE?
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Yes — 3 hours of opioid prescribing and controlled-substance CE every two years.
How much Utah dental CE can be online?
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Up to 15 hours of verified internet or home study per cycle.
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