# Wyoming dentist CE requirements

> Role-specific continuing education summary for dentists renewing in Wyoming.

URL: https://dentovio.com/ce-requirements/wyoming/dentist

Last verified: 2026-07-08

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

## Direct answer

Dentists in Wyoming: 16 hours / 2 years (biennial). Renewal-cycle notes: Biennial (2-year) renewal cycle for dentists and hygienists; renewal deadline December 31 with a grace period Jan 1–Mar 31. Of the 16 dentist hours, 3 hours MUST be on responsible prescribing of controlled substances (statutory mandate the Board cannot waive) — this is the opioid/controlled-substance component. Current BLS certification is required IN ADDITION to the 16 hours ('BLS hours cannot count toward your 16 hour requirement'). No separate mandated hours found for infection control or law/ethics/jurisprudence (these are listed only as acceptable subject areas). LIVE vs SELF-STUDY: no cap — 'You can take your CE in person or online. There is no limit regarding how many CE you may take online.' Evidence is attestation-only unless randomly selected for audit. Hygienists have the same 16/2yr requirement but no controlled-substance-prescribing mandate. Dental assistant CE not addressed on the CE page (see Chapter 7 board rules). Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Wyoming dental board before renewing.

## Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

Biennial (2-year) renewal cycle for dentists and hygienists; renewal deadline December 31 with a grace period Jan 1–Mar 31. Of the 16 dentist hours, 3 hours MUST be on responsible prescribing of controlled substances (statutory mandate the Board cannot waive) — this is the opioid/controlled-substance component. Current BLS certification is required IN ADDITION to the 16 hours ('BLS hours cannot count toward your 16 hour requirement'). No separate mandated hours found for infection control or law/ethics/jurisprudence (these are listed only as acceptable subject areas). LIVE vs SELF-STUDY: no cap — 'You can take your CE in person or online. There is no limit regarding how many CE you may take online.' Evidence is attestation-only unless randomly selected for audit. Hygienists have the same 16/2yr requirement but no controlled-substance-prescribing mandate. Dental assistant CE not addressed on the CE page (see Chapter 7 board rules).

## Official board source

- <https://dental.wyo.gov/licensing/ce>

## References

- <https://dental.wyo.gov/licensing/ce>
- <https://dental.wyo.gov/licensing/renewals>
- <https://dental.wyo.gov/licensing/assistants>

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