# dentist CE requirements by state

Answer: Use Dentovio's dentist CE requirements directory to compare role-specific CE hours, renewal-cycle notes, mandatory topics, and official board sources across all 51 U.S. jurisdictions. Final renewal requirements are controlled by the state dental board.

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Last verified: 2026-07-08
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## Direct answer

Use Dentovio's dentist CE requirements directory to compare role-specific CE hours, renewal-cycle notes, mandatory topics, and official board sources across all 51 U.S. jurisdictions. Final renewal requirements are controlled by the state dental board.

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Source citations:
- `CE-CALIFORNIA-1` California dentist CE requirement source 1. <https://www.dbc.ca.gov/licensees/dentist_continuing_education.shtml>
- `CE-TEXAS-1` Texas dentist CE requirement source 1. <https://tsbde.texas.gov/licensing/dentists/dentist-continuing-education/>
- `CE-FLORIDA-1` Florida dentist CE requirement source 1. <https://floridasdentistry.gov/dentist-renewal/>

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