Dentist CE
40 CEUs / 2 years
State CPR/BLS
Massachusetts dental CPR/BLS requirements
For dental CPR/BLS requirements in Massachusetts, Dentovio's sourced CE notes say: Dentovio did not isolate a specific CPR, BLS, Basic Life Support, AED, or hands-on skills statement in the sourced CE notes for this jurisdiction. Confirm the current CPR/BLS renewal rule directly with the state dental board before relying on a course. Confirm current CPR, BLS, hands-on skills, provider, renewal-cycle, and audit rules with the Massachusetts dental board before renewing.
Hygienist CE
20 CEUs / 2 years
Assistant CE
12 CEUs / 2 years (licensed dental assistants). Individual-study (home/online/correspondence/audio/video) capped at 6 CEUs; non-clinical practice-related courses capped at 2 CEUs. Renew by Oct 31 of odd-numbered years.
CPR/BLS notes
Dentovio did not isolate a specific CPR, BLS, Basic Life Support, AED, or hands-on skills statement in the sourced CE notes for this jurisdiction. Confirm the current CPR/BLS renewal rule directly with the state dental board before relying on a course.
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.
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Full renewal-cycle note
Biennial cycle (234 CMR 8.00). Dentists: 40 CEUs, completed in the 24 months preceding March 31 of EVEN years. Hygienists: 20 CEUs, preceding March 31 of ODD years. Dental assistants: 12 CEUs, preceding Oct 31 of ODD years. No carryover between cycles. Mandatory: opioid/safe-prescribing & pain-management CE each licensure cycle for anyone holding a current MCSR and/or DEA registration. New graduates/students exempt during initial period. Category caps apply per 234 CMR 8.05 (self/individual-study limits by license type).