If you hold a Washington dental license, the Department of Health requires 63 hours of continuing education every three years, with at least 21 hours live, interactive, or clinical participation. The remainder may be online, on-demand, or self-study, and CPR must be maintained. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
63 hours / 3 years
Sixty-three CE hours each triennial reporting period.
21 live hours
At least 21 hours must be live, interactive, or clinical.
Flexible remainder
Remaining hours may be online, on-demand, or self-study.
CPR
Current CPR certification required.
How many CE hours Washington dentists need
Washington requires 63 hours of continuing education every three years, with at least 21 hours live, interactive, or clinical participation.
Mandated subject requirements
- Live/clinical hours: at least 21 of the 63.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Washington dental CE is tracked over a three-year reporting period. For dentists licensed in 2019 or later, the period begins on the date of licensure.
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View pricingWashington Dentists CME at a glance
- Live / Interactive / Clinical Hours21 hrs
At least 21 of the 63 hours must be live, interactive, or clinical participation; the remainder may be online, on-demand, or self-study.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Washington State Department of Health requires dentists to complete 63 hours of continuing education every three years, with at least 21 hours live, interactive, or clinical participation.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Washington State Department of Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Washington State Department of Health — Dental Quality Assurance Commission. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Washington Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Washington dentists need?
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63 hours every three years.
How many Washington dental CE hours must be live?
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At least 21 of the 63 hours must be live, interactive, or clinical participation.
Is CPR required for Washington dentists?
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Yes — current CPR certification must be maintained.
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