# Kentucky dental CE requirements

> Continuing education requirements in Kentucky: dentists 30 hours / 2 years, hygienists 30 hours / 2 years, assistants No state CE requirement (Kentucky Board of Dentistry does not license dental assistants).

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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 Kentucky board before renewing.

## Role requirements

- Dentist: 30 hours / 2 years
- Dental hygienist: 30 hours / 2 years
- Dental assistant: No state CE requirement (Kentucky Board of Dentistry does not license dental assistants)

## Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

Biennial. Dentist CE due by Dec 31 of odd-numbered years; hygienist CE due by Dec 31 of even-numbered years. At least 10 of the 30 hours must be live/interactive; at least 20 hours must be clinical. CPR/BLS must be kept current but does NOT count toward the 30 hours. Dentists who prescribe controlled substances: 3 hours in KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders (counts within the 30). Hygienists: General Supervision RDH need 3 hrs medical emergencies; Public Health RDH need 5 hrs public health + 3 hrs medical emergencies (all within the 30). No explicit infection control or jurisprudence CE mandate found. CE Broker is the official tracking system. Per 201 KAR 8:563.

## Official board source

- <https://dentistry.ky.gov/Continuing-Education/Pages/default.aspx>

## References

- Source 1: <https://dentistry.ky.gov/Continuing-Education/Pages/default.aspx>
- Source 2: <https://dentistry.ky.gov/Documents/Renewal%20CE%20Chart%202021.pdf>
- Source 3: <https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/008/563/>

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