# Delaware dental CE requirements

> Continuing education requirements in Delaware: dentists 50 hours / 2 years, hygienists 24 hours / 2 years, assistants Registered dental assistants (and limited registered dental assistants in orthodontics): 10 hours / 2 years, verified at registration renewal.

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Last verified: 2026-07-08

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Educational summary only, not compliance advice. CE rules change; confirm current requirements, approved providers, and deadlines with the Delaware board before renewing.

## Role requirements

- Dentist: 50 hours / 2 years
- Dental hygienist: 24 hours / 2 years
- Dental assistant: Registered dental assistants (and limited registered dental assistants in orthodontics): 10 hours / 2 years, verified at registration renewal

## 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 board source

- <https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental/continuing-education-and-audit-information/>

## References

- Source 1: <https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental/continuing-education-and-audit-information/>
- Source 2: <https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental/renewal/>
- Source 3: <https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/1100.shtml>

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