# Idaho dental assistant CE requirements

> Role-specific continuing education summary for dental assistants renewing in Idaho.

URL: https://dentovio.com/ce-requirements/idaho/dental-assistant

Last verified: 2026-07-08

Research confidence: high

Educational summary only, not compliance advice. CE hour counts, approved-provider rules, audit rules, and mandatory topics can change. Confirm current instructions with the Idaho dental board before filing a renewal.

## Direct answer

Dental assistants in Idaho: No state CE requirement in the board rule (dental assistants are trained and directly supervised, not separately licensed/registered by the Board; the rule imposes CDC infection-control compliance but no assistant CE hours). Note: some third-party sites cite a 60-hr/5-yr figure, which is NOT reflected in the official Idaho rule 24.31.01 — treat as unverified.. Renewal-cycle notes: Biennial. Per official IDAPA 24.31.01 sec. 100.06, an active-status licensee must report 30 oral-health/health-related CE hour credits per biennium (verifiable CE or volunteer practice) — this same 30-hr figure applies to both dentists and dental hygienists. Renewal timing differs: dentists renew by Sept 30 of even-numbered years; dental hygienists by March 31 of odd-numbered years (Idaho Code 54-920). BLS certification must be maintained (initial applicants show proof; practicing licensees must keep current). All licensees and dental assistants must comply with current CDC infection-control guidelines (PPE, sterilization, weekly spore testing). Board rule specifies NO in-person vs self-study cap and no separately itemized topic-hour mandate beyond BLS/infection control. Idaho has a written jurisprudence exam at licensure (not a recurring CE item). Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Idaho dental board before renewing.

## Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

Biennial. Per official IDAPA 24.31.01 sec. 100.06, an active-status licensee must report 30 oral-health/health-related CE hour credits per biennium (verifiable CE or volunteer practice) — this same 30-hr figure applies to both dentists and dental hygienists. Renewal timing differs: dentists renew by Sept 30 of even-numbered years; dental hygienists by March 31 of odd-numbered years (Idaho Code 54-920). BLS certification must be maintained (initial applicants show proof; practicing licensees must keep current). All licensees and dental assistants must comply with current CDC infection-control guidelines (PPE, sterilization, weekly spore testing). Board rule specifies NO in-person vs self-study cap and no separately itemized topic-hour mandate beyond BLS/infection control. Idaho has a written jurisprudence exam at licensure (not a recurring CE item).

## Official board source

- <https://dopl.idaho.gov/bod/>

## References

- <https://dopl.idaho.gov/bod/>
- <https://dopl.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BOD-24.31.01-Pending-Final.pdf>
- <https://www.ada.org/~/media/Project/ADA%20Organization/ADA/ADA-org/Files/Education/Licensure%20by%20State/Idaho_Licensure>

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