How many CE credits do Dist Of Columbia Dentists need to renew their license?

Dist Of Columbia Dentists must complete 30 CE Credits every every 2 years renewal cycle to maintain their license.

How often does a Dist Of Columbia Dentist license renew?

The Dist Of Columbia Dentist license renews on an every 2 years cycle. Specifically, your license renews on the last day of your birth month.

Is AchieveCE accredited for Dist Of Columbia Dentist CE?

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

Does AchieveCE automatically report CE credits for Dist Of Columbia 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 Dist Of Columbia Dentist CE?

The Dist Of Columbia Dentist CE Package is priced at $135. Individual courses and a full Dentist membership are also available.

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State requirements for Dist. of Columbia Dentists

Next Renewal Date

Licences issued before June 16 2024 expire 12 a.m. on 31 Dec of every odd-numbered year; licences issued on/after June 16 2024 (and, after September 2024, all renewals) expire on the last day of the licensee’s birth-month, every two years.

Total Hours Required

30 Hours

General Hours

22 General Hours

Required Courses

2 hurrs Infection Control
1 hour Ethics
2 hrs Cultural-competency / LGBTQ+ care
3 hrs (10 % of total) in District public-health priority topics announced by DC Health every ≤ 5 yrs

Additional information

District of Columbia Dentist Standard Renewal Requirements: DC dentists must complete 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two years and renew by December 31 of each odd year. Required coursework includes 2 h Infection Control , 1 h Ethics , 2 h Cultural-competency / LGBTQ+ care , and current CPR certification, plus 2 h opioid- and controlled-substance-training for prescribers. At least 10 % of total hours must address public-health priorities set by DC Health, but there is no in-person requirement—approved internet courses may satisfy 100 % of the CE, including CPR/BLS. DC Health

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DC Health of the public-health priority topics:
- Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- One Health / Environmental Health
- Healthcare-Professional Retention & Capacity Building
- Community & Patient Safety

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First-time renewal: Dentists are exempt from CE for the first renewal after initial licensure by examination or endorsement. DC Health

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Sedation: Dentists who hold a Class I, II, or III sedation/general-anesthesia certification (17 DCMR Ch. 107) must complete 24 hrs of sedation- or anesthesia-specific clinical CE every certificate term and keep ACLS (and PALS if treating children ≤ 12 yrs) current, in addition to the standard 30 hrs dental CE. DC Health

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Dispensing / Controlled substances: Dentists holding DC & DEA controlled-substance registrations must include 2 hrs on opioid misuse and controlled-substance prescribing within their 30-hr CE slate each cycle. DC Health

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DEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain Management

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Ethics and Its Applications in the Dental Field

1.0 CE CreditText-based

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Infection Control Updates in Dentistry

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Medical Ethics CME for Physicians: Clinical Considerations - 2 Credits

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Paths Forward for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare - 2 CE

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