Dentovio
Sign in

Role-specific CE reference

Delaware dentist CE requirements

Dentists in Delaware: 50 hours / 2 years. Renewal-cycle notes: 2-year cycle; licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years (renewal period June 1 - May 31). Dentists/Dentist-Academic/Dentist-Community Health: 50 CPE hours. Dental Hygienists: 24 CPE hours. INFECTION CONTROL: at least 2 of the required CPE hours must be an infection-control course. CPR: all licensees must hold current CPR certification (in addition to CPE). OPIOID/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: not specified as a CE topic on the board CE page (DE controlled-substance-prescriber CE is handled separately). LIVE/SELF-STUDY CAP: not specified on the CE page reviewed. Random audits performed. Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Delaware dental board before renewing.

Requirement summary

50 hours / 2 years

Last verified 2026-07-08. Research confidence: medium.

Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

2-year cycle; licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years (renewal period June 1 - May 31). Dentists/Dentist-Academic/Dentist-Community Health: 50 CPE hours. Dental Hygienists: 24 CPE hours. INFECTION CONTROL: at least 2 of the required CPE hours must be an infection-control course. CPR: all licensees must hold current CPR certification (in addition to CPE). OPIOID/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: not specified as a CE topic on the board CE page (DE controlled-substance-prescriber CE is handled separately). LIVE/SELF-STUDY CAP: not specified on the CE page reviewed. Random audits performed.

Official source

Use the state board source before filing a renewal or choosing CE courses. Dentovio is an educational summary, not the licensing authority.

Open Delaware board source

References

Educational summary only, not compliance advice. Confirm current role-specific requirements, approved providers, deadlines, and audit rules with the Delaware board before renewing.