Dentist CE
30 hours / 2 years
State CPR/BLS
Kentucky dental CPR/BLS requirements
For dental CPR/BLS requirements in Kentucky, Dentovio's sourced CE notes say: CPR/BLS must be kept current but does NOT count toward the 30 hours. Confirm current CPR, BLS, hands-on skills, provider, renewal-cycle, and audit rules with the Kentucky dental board before renewing.
Hygienist CE
30 hours / 2 years
Assistant CE
No state CE requirement (Kentucky Board of Dentistry does not license dental assistants)
CPR/BLS notes
- CPR/BLS must be kept current but does NOT count toward the 30 hours.
Before renewing
- Confirm whether the board requires CPR, BLS, or healthcare-provider BLS.
- Check whether an in-person or hands-on skills assessment is required.
- Verify whether CPR/BLS counts toward CE hours or is separate from CE.
- Keep cards, certificates, and audit records in the board-required format.
Related pages
Full renewal-cycle note
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.