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Massachusetts dental CE requirements

In Massachusetts, dentists need 40 CEUs / 2 years; dental hygienists need 20 CEUs / 2 years; dental assistants: 12 CEUs / 2 years (licensed dental assistants). Individual-study (home/online/correspondence/audio/video) capped at 6 CEUs; non-clinical practice-related courses capped at 2.... Biennial cycle (234 CMR 8.00). Dentists: 40 CEUs, completed in the 24 months preceding March 31 of EVEN years. Hygienists: 20 CEUs, preceding March 31 of ODD years. Dental assistants: 12 CEUs, preceding Oct 31 of ODD years. No carryover between cycles. Mandatory: opioid/safe-prescribing & pain-management CE each licensure cycle for anyone holding a current... Confirm current requirements with the Massachusetts dental board before renewing.

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