# Illinois dental CE requirements

Answer: 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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## Direct answer

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. <https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/dentist.html>
- `CE-ILLINOIS-2` Illinois dental CE requirement source 2. <https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/renewals/apply/forms/f1661dn.pdf>
- `CE-ILLINOIS-3` Illinois dental CE requirement source 3. <https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068012200d04400r.html>

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