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Illinois dental CE requirements
In Illinois, dentists need 48 hours / 3 years (triennial licensing period); dental hygienists need 36 hours / 3 years (triennial licensing period); dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Illinois dental assistants are not separately licensed with CE obligations). Triennial (3-year) renewal period; CE not required for the first renewal cycle after original license issuance. Confirm current requirements with the Illinois dental board before renewing.
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Source citations
- CE-ILLINOIS-1 Illinois dental CE requirement source 1 (idfpr.illinois.gov)
- CE-ILLINOIS-2 Illinois dental CE requirement source 2 (idfpr.illinois.gov)
- CE-ILLINOIS-3 Illinois dental CE requirement source 3 (ilga.gov)