If you hold a West Virginia dental license, the Board of Dentistry requires at least 35 hours of continuing education biennially. New licensees must also complete a one-time 3-hour course on drug diversion and controlled-substance prescribing within one year of initial licensure, and CPR must be maintained. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
35 hours / 2 years
At least 35 CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Controlled substances
One-time 3-hour course for new licensees.
CPR
Current CPR certification required.
Reporting
Documentation due to the Board by February 1 every two years.
How many CE hours West Virginia dentists need
West Virginia requires at least 35 hours of continuing education biennially.
Mandated subject requirements
- Controlled substances/drug diversion: one-time 3-hour course for new licensees within one year of licensure.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
West Virginia dental CE documentation is due to the Board by February 1 every two years for the previous two years.
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- Drug Diversion & Controlled-Substance Prescribing3 hrs · one time
New licensees must complete at least 3 hours on drug diversion, best-practice controlled-substance prescribing, and prescribing/administering an opioid antagonist within one year of initial licensure. DEA registrants also face a separate one-time 8-hour federal MATE Act requirement.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The West Virginia Board of Dentistry requires at least 35 hours of continuing education biennially. Documentation is due to the Board by February 1 every two years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the West Virginia Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: West Virginia Board of Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
West Virginia Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do West Virginia dentists need?
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At least 35 hours every two years.
Do new West Virginia dentists need controlled-substance training?
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Yes — a one-time 3-hour course on drug diversion and controlled-substance prescribing within one year of initial licensure.
When is West Virginia dental CE due?
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Documentation is due to the Board by February 1 every two years.
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