- 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.
Mississippi Dental CE Requirements
Last updated: 2025-01-13
Dental CE Requirements for Mississippi Dental Professionals
Basic Requirements:
Dentists:
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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.
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