# Maine dental CE requirements

> Continuing education requirements in Maine: dentists 40 hours / 2 years, hygienists 30 hours / 2 years, assistants Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA): 50 hours / 5 years. Dental Radiographer (RAD): no CE hours, current CPR only..

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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 Maine board before renewing.

## Role requirements

- Dentist: 40 hours / 2 years
- Dental hygienist: 30 hours / 2 years
- Dental assistant: Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA): 50 hours / 5 years. Dental Radiographer (RAD): no CE hours, current CPR only.

## Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

Dentists and hygienists: biennial, 2-year fixed term (dentist CE cycle ends Dec 31 odd years; hygienist Dec 31 even years). EFDA and Dental Radiographer: 5-year staggered terms. Current CPR certification required for all license types. Dentists who prescribe opioids: 3 of the 40 hours in opioid prescribing training; sedation permit holders: 6 of the 40 hours in sedation/anesthesia. Denturists: 30 hrs/2 yrs. Distance-learning cap: no limit on distance-learning WITH an exit examination; distance learning WITHOUT an exit exam capped at 10 hours. General conference attendance and association business meetings are ineligible. No explicit infection control or jurisprudence CE mandate found. Governed by Board Rules Chapter 13 (02-313 CMR Ch. 13).

## Official board source

- <https://www.maine.gov/dental/licensure/license-types.html>

## References

- Source 1: <https://www.maine.gov/dental/documents/Chapter13TransitionChart.pdf>
- Source 2: <https://www.maine.gov/dental/licensure/license-types.html>

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