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Texas State Mandatory Courses

Texas State Mandatory Courses

Mandatory Courses for Texas Dental Professionals

  • Human Trafficking Prevention: A state-approved course is required through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
  • Opioid Prescribing: Dentists authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete 2 CE hours on prescription guidelines and monitoring.

Discounted Opioid Course

  • DEA Mandate: All DEA-registered practitioners must complete a one-time 8-hour course on substance use disorder management and opioid treatment.
  • Jurisprudence Assessment: Required every four years to ensure compliance with Texas dental laws.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR: Required for all dental professionals.

Sedation Permit CE Requirements

  • Level 1 (Minimal Sedation): 6 CE hours focused on sedation administration and medical emergencies.
  • Levels 2 & 3 (Moderate Sedation): 8 CE hours on moderate sedation procedures and emergency preparedness.
  • Level 4 (Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia): 12 CE hours covering deep sedation and anesthesia safety.
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Approved CE Providers

Approved Providers:
American Association of Dental Boards – Accredited Continuing Education Program (AADB-ACE)
American Dental Association–Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP)
American Dental Association, its component, and its constituent organizations
Academy of General Dentistry, and its constituents and approved sponsors
Dental/dental hygiene schools and programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
American Dental Association approved specialty organizations
American Dental Hygienists’ Association, its component, and its constituent organizations
American Medical Association approved specialty organizations
American Medical Association approved hospital courses
National Dental Association, its constituent, and its component societies
National Dental Hygienists’ Association, its constituent, and its component societies
Medical schools and programs accredited by the Standards of the Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, the Advisory Board for Osteopathic Specialists and Boards of Certification or the American Osteopathic Association
Western Regional Examining Board
American Academy of Dental Hygiene
American Dental Education Association
American Heart Association
Dental Hygiene Educators of Texas, Inc (DHET, Inc) formerly known as Texas Dental Hygiene Educators’ Association
Dental Laboratory Association of Texas
Dental Assisting National Board
American Dental Assistants Association and its constituent organizations
The Compliance Division, LLC
Dental Compliance Specialists, LLC
Texas School of Sleep Medicine and Technology
Boyd W. Shephard, D.D.S., J.D.

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Texas State Dental CE Requirements


Dental CE Requirements for Texas Dental Professionals

Profession Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years) Technical/Scientific Hours Risk Management Controlled Substances CPR/BLS Requirement Self-Study Hours
Dentists 24 16 Up to 8 2 hours if authorized Current CPR required Up to 8
Dental Hygienists 24 16 Up to 8 Not required Current CPR required Up to 8
Dental Assistants 12 At least 6 Not required Not required Current CPR required No
Registered Dental Assistants 24 16 Up to 8 Not required Current CPR required Up to 8

Continuing Education Requirements for Texas Dental Professionals

Ensure you meet your continuing education requirements for dental professionals in Texas. Here's a breakdown of CE requirements by role:

Profession Requirement Details
Dentists Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years) 24
Technical/Scientific Hours 16
Risk Management Up to 8
Controlled Substances 2 hours if authorized
CPR/BLS Requirement Current CPR required
Self-Study Hours Up to 8
Dental Hygienists Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years) 24
Technical/Scientific Hours 16
Risk Management Up to 8
Controlled Substances Not required
CPR/BLS Requirement Current CPR required
Self-Study Hours Up to 8
Dental Assistants Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years) 12
Technical/Scientific Hours At least 6
Risk Management Not required
Controlled Substances Not required
CPR/BLS Requirement Current CPR required
Self-Study Hours No
Registered Dental Assistants Total CE Hours (Every 2 Years) 24
Technical/Scientific Hours 16
Risk Management Up to 8
Controlled Substances Not required
CPR/BLS Requirement Current CPR required
Self-Study Hours Up to 8

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