District of Columbia Dental CE Requirements

In Washington, D.C., dental professionals must complete continuing education (CE) credits every two years to maintain active licensure. Below are the specific CE requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.

Total CE Hours: 30 hours every two years.

• 2 hours in Infection Control
• 1 hour in Ethics
• 2 hours in LGBTQ Cultural Competency or clinical training for LGBTQ patients
• 2 hours on Abuse and Misuse of Prescription Drugs/Opioids (if permitted to prescribe controlled substances)
• Current CPR certification (basic life support)
• At least 3 hours (10%) on public health priority topics designated by the DC Department of Health

Total CE Hours: 15 hours every two years.

• 2 hours in Infection Control
• 1 hour in Ethics
• 2 hours in LGBTQ Cultural Competency or clinical training for LGBTQ patients
• Current CPR certification (basic life support)
• At least 1.5 hours (10%) on public health priority topics designated by the DC Department of Health

Total CE Hours: 10 hours every two years.

• 2 hours in Infection Control
• 1 hour in Ethics
• 2 hours in LGBTQ Cultural Competency or clinical training for LGBTQ patients
• Current CPR certification (basic life support)
• At least 1 hour (10%) on public health priority topics designated by the DC Department of Health

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