Connecticut Dentist CE

• Connecticut Dentist Standard Renewal Requirements: Connecticut dentists renew annually but must attest to 25 hours of qualifying CE every two years. The CE must include one hour each in: (i) any three of the state’s ten mandated subjects, (ii)

  infection control
  , and (iii)
  prescribing controlled substances & pain management
  education. Online courses are allowed, and dentists may substitute up to 10 CE hours with volunteer service (8 hours of free care per 1 CE hour). Records must be kept for three years and produced to the Department of Public Health on request.
  CT.gov
  Connecticut General Assembly

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• Commissioner-designated CE topic

  portal.ct.gov
  :

  • Prescribing controlled substances and pain management

  • Record-keeping / risk management

  • Infection control

  • Access to care

  • HIPAA compliance

  • Medical emergencies in the dental office (including current CPR training)

  • Sexual assault and domestic abuse

  • Cultural competence

  • Mental-health conditions common to veterans

  • Diagnostic technology

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• First-time renewal: Dentists applying for license renewal for the first time are exempt from the continuing education requirement.

  ADA.org: Connecticut Licensure

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• Certification alternative: Dentists must attest to completion of CE on a department-prescribed form and retain records for at least three years. Documentation must be submitted to the department within 45 days of a request.

  ADA.org: Connecticut Licensure

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• Sedation: Dentists must obtain a permit to administer moderate or deep sedation. Requirements include advanced cardiac life support certification, staff BLS certification, and successful completion of an on-site evaluation.

  CT DPH Sedation Permit

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• Dispensing: Dentists are authorized as prescribing practitioners and may dispense medications within their scope, following all state and federal requirements for labeling, recordkeeping, and controlled substances.

  CT General Statutes §20-14c