# South Carolina dental CE requirements

> Continuing education requirements in South Carolina: dentists 28 hours / 2 years (14 hours/year), hygienists 14 hours / 2 years (7 hours/year), assistants No registered 'dental assistant' CE requirement. SC registers 'dental technicians': 8 hours / 2 years (4 hours/year). No state CE requirement for chairside 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 South Carolina board before renewing.

## Role requirements

- Dentist: 28 hours / 2 years (14 hours/year)
- Dental hygienist: 14 hours / 2 years (7 hours/year)
- Dental assistant: No registered 'dental assistant' CE requirement. SC registers 'dental technicians': 8 hours / 2 years (4 hours/year). No state CE requirement for chairside dental assistants.

## Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

Biennial renewal cycle; licenses renew by March 1 of odd-numbered years. Mandatory topics: at least 1 hour biennially in sterilization and infection control (dentists and hygienists); CPR must be renewed/recertified every 2 years and must be live/in-person (SC Reg 39-5(F)). Live-vs-self-study cap: at least 50% of required CE hours MUST be earned via live, in-person attendance (interactive webinars count as live); the remaining up to 50% may be online computer seminars. Controlled-substance prescribers must complete at least 2 hours of controlled-substance prescribing/monitoring CE every 2 years (SC Code 40-15-145). No general jurisprudence CE mandate for renewal. First relicensure period after licensure by exam is exempt. Records retained 3 years. CE reported to CE Broker.

## Official board source

- <https://llr.sc.gov/bod/>

## References

- Source 1: <https://www.ada.org/en/education/licensure/licensure-dental-students>
- Source 2: <https://llr.sc.gov/bod/renewals.aspx>
- Source 3: <https://www.llr.sc.gov/bod/pdf/South%20Carolina%20Board%20of%20Dentistry%20Continuing%20Education.pdf>
- Source 4: <https://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/Chapter%2039.pdf>
- Source 5: <https://help.cebroker.com/hc/en-us/articles/15226514070676-South-Carolina-Board-of-Dentistry>

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