Dentist CE snapshot
28 hours / 2 years (14 hours/year)
Last verified 2026-07-08. Research confidence: high.
Role-specific online CE
Dentists in South Carolina: 28 hours / 2 years (14 hours/year). Online/live-course signal from Dentovio's sourced CE notes: 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. Confirm the current dentist live, webinar, correspondence, home-study, self-study, provider, and audit rules with the South Carolina dental board before enrolling.
Dentist CE snapshot
Last verified 2026-07-08. Research confidence: high.
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.
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.