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Maryland Dental CE Requirements

Last updated: 2025-06-07

Dental CE Requirements for Maryland Dental Professionals

Dentists:
- Renewal Cycle: Biennial (even-numbered years)
- Required Hours: 30 hours, including at least 2 hours in infection control.
- CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained.
- Additional Requirements:
  - 2-hour Abuse and Neglect course every other renewal cycle.
  - 2-hour Proper Prescribing and Disposal of Prescription Drugs course every other renewal cycle for those who prescribe.
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- Opioid Management Training:
  - One-time requirement.
  - 3 x 1-hour courses provided by the Board.
  - Exemption possible for non-prescribers.
- Sedation Permit:
  - Additional CE hours required in sedation & anesthesia, physical diagnosis, complications, techniques.
Dental Hygienists:
- Renewal Cycle: Biennial (odd-numbered years)
- Required Hours: 30 hours
- CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained.
- Additional Requirements:
  - 2-hour Abuse and Neglect course every other renewal cycle.
  - No longer required to complete the Proper Prescribing and Disposal of Prescription Drugs course.
Dental Assistants:
- Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs):
  - Renewal Cycle: Five-year term
  - Required Hours: 50 hours
  - CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained.
- Other Dental Assistants:
  - No specific CE requirements.

Dentists:
- Opioid Management Training: While the one-time requirement is not unique, Maryland provides specific resources and links to Board-approved courses within their regulations. This makes compliance easier and ensures training quality.
- Cultural and Linguistic Competency: Dentists can earn up to 4 CE hours for approved courses, exceeding some state offerings.
- Maryland Law Requirement: Specific CE courses must include a Maryland law component, promoting understanding of local regulations.
Dental Hygienists:
- Local Anesthesia: Although not mandatory, completing a Board-approved course allows hygienists to administer local anesthesia by infiltration, potentially expanding their practice scope.
Dental Assistants:
- EFDAs vs. Other: The distinction between EFDA and other dental assistants' requirements is noteworthy, as it clarifies expectations for each group.

Online Dental CE courses are accepted with specific interaction and assessment criteria, offering flexibility.
Board website provides CE course listings and resources, simplifying compliance.
Specific rules define “directly related to dental practice” for clarity.
CPR courses must meet specific American Heart Association or Red Cross standards.

The Board promotes continuing education beyond the minimum, emphasizing professional development and patient safety.
They offer guidance on selecting quality CE courses and maintaining documentation.

Browse approved online and in-person continuing education courses.