Dental CE Requirements for Tennessee Dental Professionals

Dentists

Total hours required: 40 hours every two years

Mandatory Hours

• 2 hours in prescribing controlled substances education, including TN Chronic Pain Guidelines
• 4 hours in sedation and/or anesthesia for permit holders
• Current CPR card (Healthcare Provider level)
• Current ACLS or PALS for those with sedation/anesthesia permits

Elective Hours

Elective hours: Remaining hours, considering 50% limitation for online/web-based courses for dental hygienists

Dental Hygienists

Total hours required: 30 hours every two years

Mandatory Hours

• 2 hours in chemical dependency education
• Current CPR card (Healthcare Provider level)

Elective Hours

Elective hours: Remaining hours, with no more than 50% via online or web-based courses

Registered Dental Assistants

Total hours required: 24 hours every two years

Mandatory Hours

• 2 hours in chemical dependency education
• Current CPR card (Healthcare Provider level)

Elective Hours

Elective hours: Remaining hours after mandatory requirements

Additional Continuing Education Details

• Live interactive webinars are considered as in-person CE as of July 1, 2022
• Random audits are conducted to verify CPR certification and CE hours