Arkansas Dentist CE

Fulfill your 50 required hours online and on-demand, mandated topics included. Complete CE renewal packages starting at only $135.

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AGD PACE approved provider, ID# 386503. Accepted by Boards of Dentistry nationwide.

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AR General Dentist

CE Package

Meets state requirements

50.0 CE Credits

$337$135/year

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50 hours of online, on-demand courses
State-required topics for Arkansas
Unlimited course attempts
No time limits
Instant certificates
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Access on any device 24/7
7-day email & live chat support

Choose your preferred course topics
Unlimited access to 500+ courses and 750+ CE hours
Live CE webinars (purchased separately)
Advanced dental courses

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Dentistry Lite

Membership

Meets state requirements + course library

Unlimited Credits

$417$247/year

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Everything in the Arkansas Dentist Complete CE Package, plus:
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Federal DEA MATE Training

Dentistry Advanced

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Meets state requirements + Course library

Unlimited Credits

Unlimited Live CE

Includes live webinars

$497$297/year

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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

Dawn O.Nutritionist

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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

Priya M.Occupational Therapist

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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CE Broker to support mandated education requirements.

Cristina GRegistered Nurse

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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

Allison B.Nurse Practitioner

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I am always looking for concise ,thorough, and up to date continuing education, and this course provided exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

Ronald H.Dentist

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Enjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.

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State requirements for Arkansas Dentists

Next Renewal Date

January 1st, 2028: Every 2 years on January 1st of even-numbered years

Total Hours Required

50 Hours

General Hours

49 General Hours

Required Courses

All Arkansas Dentists Need (every renewal):
- 1 Hour Infection Control ( counted within the 50)
- Current healthcare provider-level CPR certification, ACLS or PALS accepted (Must Be Maintained, Not Hour-Based, submit a copy with your renewal)
Some Arkansas Dentists Also Need:
- 3 Hours Controlled Substance Prescribing Education (our course is general healthcare CE; the dental-specific Controlled Substance Prescriptions in Dentistry covers 2 of the 3 hours) - If prescribing controlled substances (One Time Only, within your first 2 years of licensure)
- 8 Hours DEA MATE Training on Opioid or Substance Use Disorder - If Holding a DEA Registration (One Time Only, federal requirement)

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Additional information

How many CE hours do Arkansas dentists need?

Arkansas dentist CE totals 50 CEUs every 2-year reporting period, and licenses renew January 1 of even-numbered years. Your next renewal is January 1, 2028, and the current reporting period runs January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 ( 17 CAR § 115-1404 ; Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-310 ). One hour must be infection control and the other 49 are general hours on any topic directly related to dental services, patient care or practice management ( 17 CAR § 115-1405 ). Hours earned beyond 50 do not carry forward to the next period ( 17 CAR § 115-1406 ). Start with the Arkansas dentist CE package . Looking for a different license? See Arkansas dental hygienist CE and Arkansas registered dental assistant CE .

Which CE topics are required for Arkansas dentists?

Every reporting period you need 1 hour of infection control within the 50 ( 17 CAR § 115-1405(e) ). You must also hold a current healthcare provider-level CPR certification, with ACLS or PALS accepted as a substitute, and submit a copy of the card with your renewal form ( 17 CAR § 115-1409 ). A CPR course counts toward your CE total hour for hour ( Board FAQ ). Dentists who prescribe controlled substances complete 3 hours of Board-approved prescribing education once, within the first 2 years of licensure ( Board Rule 038.00.18-005, Article XX ). The 3-hour controlled substances course matches that length. Dentists with a DEA registration also complete the one-time 8-hour DEA MATE training , a federal requirement rather than an Arkansas Board mandate ( DEA MATE Act FAQ ). Dentists who hold a general anesthesia or sedation permit renew it at the same time as the license ( Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-310 ).

Does Arkansas accept AGD PACE credit?

Yes. The Board accepts any course directly related to dental services, patient care or practice management, lets sponsors set the CEU value, and does not pre-approve courses ( 17 CAR § 115-1405 ). Home study courses count when they include a post-test and a certificate of completion. AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503). Every AchieveCE course ends with a post-test and a certificate of completion.

Does Arkansas audit dentist CE?

Yes. The Board audits CE at the end of every 2-year reporting period. You submit a typed list of the hours you earned on the Board's form, signed by you, and keep your CE records for at least 3 years from the end of the reporting period ( 17 CAR § 115-1406 ). There is nothing for a third party to file for you, so keep every certificate. Your AchieveCE certificate is available the moment you finish a course, and AchieveCE reports your completions to AGD PACE within 24 business hours. Our support team is on live chat, email, and phone, 7 days a week.

Do Arkansas dentists need live CE?

No. Arkansas sets no live-instruction minimum, so all 50 CEUs can come from online home study courses that include a post-test and a certificate ( 17 CAR § 115-1405(c) ). Our package covers the full requirement online. If you want live CE anyway, add our live webinars or the Dentistry Advanced membership .

Do new dentists need CE for their first Arkansas renewal?

CE begins on January 1 of the calendar year after you are licensed. If that date falls mid-cycle, the requirement is prorated instead of the full 50 CEUs ( 17 CAR § 115-1404(d) ). Confirm your prorated figure with the Board before you renew.

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

Last verified: October 24, 2026

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Required Courses for
Arkansas Dentists

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DEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain Management

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Infection Control Updates in Dentistry

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Infectious Disease Control and Sterilization Techniques for Dental Practices

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Longevity and Healthy Aging: Interprofessional Counseling and Referral

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Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 2 Credits

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Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 3 Credits

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The Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: A Clinical Update on Recognition, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Reporting

2.0 CE CreditsText-based

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Zoonotic Spillover: Avian Influenza

3.0 CE CreditsText-based

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Measles Recognition, Prevention, and Outbreak Response

2.0 CE CreditsText-based

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Integrative Approaches to Chronic Disease: Biopsychosocial Tools for Multi-Professional Clinical Practice

1.0 CE CreditText-based

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Integrated Headache Care: Diagnosis, Pharmacologic Management, and Behavioral and Rehabilitative Strategies for Clinicians

2.0 CE CreditsText-based

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Cholesterol Management in Motion: Applying New Evidence to Practice

2.0 CE CreditsText-based

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Medication Treatment, Behavioral Health, and Adjunctive Manual Therapy Across the Lifespan

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Hantavirus Infection, Recognition, Triage, and Modern Management

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Live webinars for
Arkansas Dentists

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