Tennessee Dental CE Requirements

Total hours required: 40 hours every two years

• 2 hours in prescribing controlled substances education, including TN Chronic Pain Guidelines
• 4 hours in sedation and/or anesthesia for permit holders
• Current CPR card (Healthcare Provider level)
• Current ACLS or PALS for those with sedation/anesthesia permits

Elective hours: Remaining hours, considering 50% limitation for online/web-based courses for dental hygienists

Total hours required: 30 hours every two years

• 2 hours in chemical dependency education
• Current CPR card (Healthcare Provider level)

Elective hours: Remaining hours, with no more than 50% via online or web-based courses

Total hours required: 24 hours every two years

• 2 hours in chemical dependency education
• Current CPR card (Healthcare Provider level)

Elective hours: Remaining hours after mandatory requirements

• Live interactive webinars are considered as in-person CE as of July 1, 2022
• Random audits are conducted to verify CPR certification and CE hours

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