Utah Dental CE Requirements

Total hours required: 30 hours every two years

• At least 2 hours must be in controlled substance prescribing classes.
• CE must be relevant to the licensee's practice, presented by qualified individuals, and have a method to verify attendance.

• Up to 15 hours for internet or home study verified by an exam and certificate.
• Up to 10 hours for teaching dental CE to others.
• Up to 6 hours sponsored by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
• Up to 3 hours for practice management courses.
• Up to 4.5 hours for documented volunteer dental care treatment (1 hour of CE for 4 hours of volunteer dental care treatment).

• BCLS, ACLS, and PALS recertification hours do not count as CE.
• CE records must be retained for 6 years.
• Licensees may be excused from CE requirements for up to 3 years with proper documentation.