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Oklahoma dentist CE requirements

Dentists in Oklahoma: 40 hours / 2 years (reporting period, currently Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2027). Renewal-cycle notes: 2-year reporting period (current: Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2027); hours do not roll over. CE reported via CE Broker (began Jul 1, 2025). MANDATORY for dentists & hygienists: an ethics course every 2 years, and a LIVE, in-person, hands-on CPR/BLS course every 2 years (full-online CPR is NOT accepted regardless of provider — the hands-on compression component is required). Dentists must also complete 2 hours of opioid/controlled-substance education. LIVE-vs-SELF-STUDY caps: dentists may take a MAX of 20 of the 40 hours online; hygienists a MAX of 10 of the 20 hours online (i.e., at least half must be live/in-person). Non-compliance penalty: $1,000 fine (dentist) / $500 (hygienist) plus make-up of the shortage. Category tracking no longer required when reporting. Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Oklahoma dental board before renewing.

Requirement summary

40 hours / 2 years (reporting period, currently Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2027)

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

Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

2-year reporting period (current: Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2027); hours do not roll over. CE reported via CE Broker (began Jul 1, 2025). MANDATORY for dentists & hygienists: an ethics course every 2 years, and a LIVE, in-person, hands-on CPR/BLS course every 2 years (full-online CPR is NOT accepted regardless of provider — the hands-on compression component is required). Dentists must also complete 2 hours of opioid/controlled-substance education. LIVE-vs-SELF-STUDY caps: dentists may take a MAX of 20 of the 40 hours online; hygienists a MAX of 10 of the 20 hours online (i.e., at least half must be live/in-person). Non-compliance penalty: $1,000 fine (dentist) / $500 (hygienist) plus make-up of the shortage. Category tracking no longer required when reporting.

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 Oklahoma board source

References

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