Total hours required: 40 hours every two years
Oregon Dental CE Requirements
Last updated: 2025-02-06
Dental CE Requirements for Oregon Dental Professionals
Dentists
Mandatory Hours
- 2 hours of opioid and scheduled drug prescribing classes
- Live, in-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation class approved by the Board
- Ethics class approved by the Board
- 2 hours of continuing education related to cultural competency
- 1 hour pain management course specific to Oregon provided by the Pain Management Commission
Sponsored
Modernize Your Oregon Practice
HIPAA-compliant digital intake forms that sync with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental & 150+ more. 60-second setup.
Elective Hours
Elective hours: Remaining hours, with a maximum of 20 hours to be completed with an online Dental CE course.
Dental Hygienists
Total hours required: 24 hours every two years
Mandatory Hours
- Live, in-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation class approved by the Board
- Ethics class approved by the Board
- 2 hours of continuing education related to cultural competency
Elective Hours
Elective hours: Remaining hours, with a maximum of 10 hours to be completed online
Dental Assistants
Total hours required: 2 hours every two years
Mandatory Hours
- 2 hours of infection control
Elective Hours
Elective hours: Not applicable as only the mandatory hours are required
Dental Therapy
Total hours required: 36 hours every two years
Mandatory Hours
- Live, in-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation class approved by the Board
- 1 hour of continuing education related to pain management
- 2 hours of continuing education related to cultural competency
Elective Hours
Elective hours: Remaining hours
Expanded Practice Dental Hygiene
Total hours required: 36 hours every two years
Mandatory Hours
- Live, in-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation class approved by the Board
- 2 hours of continuing education related to cultural competency
Elective Hours
Elective hours: Remaining hours
Nitrous Oxide Permit Holders
Total hours required: 4 hours every two years
Specific Topics
- Sedation, nitrous oxide, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and use of monitoring equipment, pharmacology of drugs used in sedation
Minimal Sedation Permit Holders
Total hours required: 4 hours every two years
Specific Topics
- Sedation, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and use of monitoring equipment, pharmacology of drugs used in sedation
Moderate Sedation Permit Holders
Total hours required: 14 hours every two years
Specific Topics
- Sedation, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and use of monitoring equipment, pharmacology of drugs used in sedation
General Anesthesia Permit Holders
Total hours required: 14 hours every two years
Specific Topics
- Sedation, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and use of monitoring equipment, pharmacology of drugs used in sedation
Deep Sedation Permit Holders
Total hours required: 14 hours every two years
Specific Topics
- Sedation, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and use of monitoring equipment, pharmacology of drugs used in sedation
Discounted CE Courses
Online Exodontia
Biologix Solutions Infection Control CE
New Dental CE Topics & Licensing Info:
Expanded Scope Laws Change Dental Hygienist CE Requirements
Preparing for Your 2026 CE Audit: Updated Requirements
Online vs. In-Person CE: 2026 Standards & Post-Pandemic Trends
AI Diagnostics CE for 2026: New Training Requirements
2026 State CE Requirement Changes: What Dental Professionals Need to Know Before Renewal Season
Learn More
Find Your State Requirements
Use our interactive map to easily find out your state's requirements. Click your state below.
Find CE Courses for Oregon
Browse approved online and in-person continuing education courses.
Browse Online Courses