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Tennessee dental CE requirements
In Tennessee, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: Registered Dental Assistants: 24 hours / 2 years (at least 2 hours chemical dependency education). Applies to registered dental assistants.. CE cycle = two calendar years, January 1 of an odd-numbered year through December 31 of the following even-numbered year, preceding the renewal year (Rule 0460-01-.05). Confirm current requirements with the Tennessee dental board before renewing.
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- CE-TENNESSEE-1 Tennessee dental CE requirement source 1 (ada.org)
- CE-TENNESSEE-2 Tennessee dental CE requirement source 2 (tn.gov)