How many CE credits do Arizona General Dentists need to renew their license?

Arizona General Dentists must complete 63 CE Credits every every 3 years renewal cycle to maintain their license. At least 42 hours must be earned through live activities.

How often does a Arizona General Dentist license renew?

The Arizona General Dentist license renews on an every 3 years cycle. Specifically, your license renews on the last day of your birth month.

Is AchieveCE accredited for Arizona General Dentist CE?

Yes. AchieveCE is accredited by Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and our courses are accepted toward Arizona General Dentist license renewal.

Does AchieveCE automatically report CE credits for Arizona General Dentists?

Yes. After course completion, your CE credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and AGD, typically within 24 hours.

How are AchieveCE courses delivered?

All courses are 100% online with mobile and desktop access. You can pause and resume anytime, and there are no time limits or restrictions on test attempts. Certificates are delivered instantly upon completion.

How much does AchieveCE cost for Arizona General Dentist CE?

The Arizona General Dentist CE Package is priced at $197. Individual courses and a full General Dentist membership are also available.

Arizona Dentist CE

Online courses, live webinars and state packages: 63 hours every 3 years, mandated topics included. Starting at $197

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Recognized CE by dental boards across the nation. Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) PACE approved (ID# 386503)

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State requirements for Arizona Dentists

Next Renewal Date

Every 3 years, by the last day of your birth month

Total Hours Required

63 Hours

Live Hour Requirement

42 Live Hours

General Hours

51 General Hours

Required Courses

All Arizona Dentists Need (every renewal):
- 3 Hours Ethics or Arizona Dental Jurisprudence
- 3 Hours Infection Control
- 3 Hours Opioid Education (our course covers 2 of the 3 hours)
- 3 Hours CPR/ACLS/PALS at the healthcare-provider level (Must Be Maintained, Not a Course)
Some Arizona Dentists Also Need:
- 12 Hours Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler CE - If Providing Botulinum Toxin or Dermal Filler Services (counted within your 63 hours)
- 30 Hours Sedation and Anesthesia CE (our course covers 2 of the 30 hours) - If Holding a Moderate Sedation, Deep Sedation, or General Anesthesia Permit (on its own 5-year cycle)
- 8 Hours DEA MATE Training on Opioid or Substance Use Disorder - If Holding a DEA Registration (One Time Only)

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How many CE hours do Arizona dentists need?

Arizona dentist CE totals 63 hours of continuing dental education every 3 years, due by the last day of your birth month ( Ariz. Admin. Code R4-11-1203 ; Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners ). Your first renewal after initial licensure is exempt, and the 63 hours begin with the first full 3-year period after that ( R4-11-1201 ). Start with the Arizona dentist CE package . Also see Arizona dental hygienist CE .

Which CE topics are required for Arizona dentists?

Four topics fall within the 63-hour total, 3 hours each: Ethics or Arizona Dental Jurisprudence , Infection Control , CPR/ACLS/PALS at the healthcare-provider level, and Opioid Education ( R4-11-1203 ). Dentists who provide Botox or dermal filler need 12 hours on those procedures each renewal period, counted within the 63 hours ( Board rulemaking notice ). Dentists with a moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia permit need 30 hours of sedation and anesthesia CE every 5 years on the permit's own cycle ( Ariz. Admin. Code Art. 13 ). A dentist with a DEA registration completes the federal DEA MATE training once ( DEA MATE Act FAQ ).

Does Arizona accept AGD PACE credit?

Arizona requires CE from a Board-recognized activity ( R4-11-1203 ). AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503). AGD PACE approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Confirm that a specific course qualifies with the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners , and contact us if you need the AGD PACE details for your records.

Does Arizona audit dentist CE?

Yes. Arizona dentists self-attest to CE through an online renewal affidavit, and the Board audits compliance every year on a random basis or when it receives information about a possible violation. If audited, you submit your documentation within 35 calendar days of the notice and keep it for the most recently completed renewal period ( R4-11-1202 ). AchieveCE reports your completions to AGD PACE within 24 business hours, and your certificate is available the moment you finish a course. Our support team is on live chat, email, and phone, 7 days a week.

Do Arizona dentists need live CE?

Yes. Self-study, correspondence and other non-interactive activity is capped at 21 of the 63 hours, so at least 42 hours must come from live, real-time instruction. At least 36 hours must be clinical or health-focused, and no more than 15 hours may be practice management ( R4-11-1209 ). Use our online package for up to 21 hours, then add live CE through our live webinars and the Dentistry Advanced membership .

Other Arizona dental licenses: Arizona dental hygienist CE . Try Free dental CE before you buy, and browse every state and license in our CE course finder .

Last verified: October 20, 2026

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