Dental CE Requirements for Mississippi Dental Professionals

Basic Requirements:

Dentists:

• Renewal Cycle: Biennial (every 2 years)
• Required Hours: 40 hours
• CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained.
• Minimum Classroom Hours: No specific requirement.
• Specific Required Topics:
  • 2 hours in CPR.
  • 3 hours in opioid prescribing for those who prescribe.
  • 1 hour in ethics or jurisprudence.
  • Remaining hours can be in diverse approved topics.

Dental Hygienists:

• Renewal Cycle: Biennial (every 2 years)
• Required Hours: 30 hours
• CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained.
• Minimum Classroom Hours: No specific requirement.
• Specific Required Topics:
  • 2 hours in CPR.
  • Remaining hours can be in diverse approved topics.

Dental Assistants:

• Renewal Cycle: Biennial (every 2 years)
• Required Hours: 20 hours
• CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained.
• Minimum Classroom Hours: No specific requirement.
• Specific Required Topics:
  • 2 hours in CPR.
  • Remaining hours can be in diverse approved topics.

Additional Information:

• Opioid Training:
  • Mandatory 3-hour course for dentists who prescribe controlled substances.
  • Board-approved courses available online and in-person.
  • Exemption exists for non-prescribers.
• Dental Assistants:
  • Categories with additional requirements exist (e.g., expanded function).
  • Refer to board rules for details.
• Discipline-Specific Programs: Board offers CE programs tailored to specific dental professions.
• Online Courses: Accepted with specific interaction and assessment criteria.
• Reporting Deadline: November 30th of the renewal year.
• Continuing Education Provider Information: Board website lists approved providers and courses.