Dental CE Requirements for Florida Dental Professionals

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Dentists

Renewal Period: Every 2 years (Biennial)

Credit Hours Required: 30 hours of approved continuing education (CE).

Specific Requirements

  • 2 hours on Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
  • 2 hours on HIV/AIDS (every third renewal)
  • 2 hours on Medical Errors Prevention (every third renewal)
  • 2 hours on Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (one-time only)
  • 2 hours on Human Trafficking (one-time only)
  • CPR certification (must be a “live” course)
  • First Biennial Renewal: Only requires 2 hours on Prescribing Controlled Substances and 2 hours on HIV/AIDS

Additional Considerations

  • Public School Health Volunteer Exemption: May qualify for a waiver of renewal fees and some CE hours if you volunteer in public schools.
  • Board-approved courses for safe and effective pain management are available.

Dental Hygienists

Renewal Period: Every 2 years (Biennial)

Credit Hours Required: 24 hours of approved continuing education.

Specific Requirements

  • 2 hours on Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
  • 2 hours on HIV/AIDS (every third renewal)
  • 2 hours on Medical Errors Prevention (every third renewal)
  • 2 hours on Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (one-time only)
  • CPR certification (must be a “live” course)

Dental Assistants (Expanded Functions Dental Assistants – EFDAs)

Renewal Period: Every 2 years (Biennial)

Credit Hours Required: 18 hours of approved continuing education.

Specific Requirements

  • 2 hours on Domestic Violence (every third renewal)
  • 2 hours on HIV/AIDS (every third renewal)
  • 2 hours on Medical Errors Prevention (every third renewal)

Important Notes for All

  • Approved Providers: CE courses must be from providers approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain records of completed CE activities for at least 4 years.
  • Online Reporting: CE Broker is used for online reporting and tracking of CE credits.

Additional Resources

  • Florida Department of Health – Board of Dentistry: Website
  • CE Broker: Website
  • Florida Dental Association: Website

Tips for Meeting CE Requirements

  • Schedule CE courses in advance for timely completion.
  • Utilize online courses for convenience.
  • Attend dental conferences for additional credits.
  • Keep a record of all CE completions.
  • Use the CE Broker system for tracking CE progress.

For any queries regarding CE requirements, Florida dental professionals can contact the Florida Board of Dentistry. This guide provides a comprehensive overview to help meet the CE obligations in the state.