Dental CE Requirements for Montana Dental Professionals
Stay informed about Montana's dental continuing education requirements for dentists, hygienists, and assistants, including both fundamental and distinctive elements:
Detailed CE Requirements for Montana 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 ethics or jurisprudence
- Remaining hours can be in diverse approved topics
Unique Details:
- Opioid Management Training:
- One-time requirement for all dentists, regardless of prescribing habits
- Board provides resources and links to approved courses
- Exemption possible for those who complete Board-approved online training
- DEA Registrants: 8-hour one-time training covering treatment & management of patients with opioid use disorders or safe pharmacological management of dental pain & screening/brief intervention/referral to treatment, starting with renewals and initial registrations on June 27, 2023
- Volunteer Dental Services: Up to 10% of CE hours can be earned through volunteer work (1 hour credit for each verified hour of service)
- Board-Approved Courses: Wide selection available, including online options with specific interaction and assessment criteria
Detailed CE Requirements for Montana Dental Hygienists
- 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
Unique Details:
- No Mandatory Topics: Flexibility in choosing CE courses
- Board Resources: Website offers CE listings, FAQs, and other helpful information
Detailed CE Requirements for Montana Dental Assistants
- Renewal Cycle: Varies depending on category (Registered – 2 years, Certified – 5 years)
- Required Hours:
- Registered Dental Assistants: 10 hours per renewal cycle
- Certified Dental Assistants: 20 hours per renewal cycle
- CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained
- Minimum Classroom Hours: No specific requirement
- Specific Required Topics: None
Unique Details:
- Expanded Function Dental Assistants: Have additional requirements specific to their practice scope
- No CE Requirements for Other Dental Assistants: Categories like Office Assistants are exempt
Additional Notes:
- All licensees must report CE completion through the Board's online system
- CE courses must be approved by the Board or meet specific criteria
- Documentation of CE completion must be retained for 4 years
- Board conducts audits to ensure compliance with CE requirements