Dentist CE
30 hours / 2 years
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State CPR/BLS
Kentucky's dental renewal rules cover CPR and BLS. The board's exact wording, who it applies to, and whether it counts toward CE hours are below.
Dentist CE
30 hours / 2 years
Hygienist CE
30 hours / 2 years
Assistant CE
No state CE requirement (Kentucky Board of Dentistry does not license dental assistants)
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.