Detailed CE Requirements for Dentists and Dental Hygienists in Iowa
Total Hours: 30 hours every two years.
Individual Study: 12 hours may be completed by self-study.
Specific Requirements:
- 1 hour in infection control standards as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- 1 hour in Iowa jurisprudence.
- 1 hour in opioids for dentists prescribing opioids.
- 6 hours in sedation for dentists with sedation permits.
- 2 hours in adult/child abuse identification and reporting, with recertification training every three years.
Detailed CE Requirements for Dental Assistants in Iowa
Total Hours: 20 hours every two years.
Individual Study: 12 hours may be completed by self-study.
Specific Requirements:
- 1 hour in infection control standards as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- 1 hour in Iowa jurisprudence.
- 2 hours in dental radiology for dental assistants with additional radiography qualification.
- 2 hours in adult/child abuse identification and reporting, with recertification training every three years.