Hawaii Dentist CE

How many CE hours do Hawaii dentists need?

Hawaii dentist CE totals 38 hours every 2 years, which is 32 general hours plus 6 hours of ethics that the rule states as additional to the 32 ( Hawaii Administrative Rules 16-79-141 and 16-79-144 ). Every dentist license expires on the same date, December 31 of odd-numbered years, so your next renewal is December 31, 2027. At least 17 of the 32 general hours must be clinical, meaning directly related to patient oral health care. Start with the Hawaii dentist CE package . Looking for a different license? See Hawaii dental hygienist CE .

Which CE topics are required for Hawaii dentists?

Every biennium you need 6 hours of ethics on top of the 32 general hours ( HAR 16-79-144 ; Haw. Rev. Stat. 448-8.5 ). Our ethics and its applications in the dental field course and ethics for the dental professional course are 1 and 3 hours, so together they cover 4 of the 6. You also keep current BLS certification with a hands-on skills component. It is a credential you maintain rather than an hour-based course, and up to 4 hours of BLS coursework may count toward the 32.

Two items apply only if you administer sedation. A dentist administering general anesthesia or moderate sedation needs current ACLS certification, plus current PALS certification when treating pediatric patients or minors age 13 or older ( HAR 16-79-141(a)(2)(D) ). A dentist holding a DEA registration completes a one-time 8 hour DEA MATE training under the federal MATE Act ( DEA MATE Act FAQ ).

Does Hawaii accept AGD PACE credit?

Yes. Hawaii approves CE from Academy of General Dentistry approved providers among its listed sponsors ( HAR 16-79-142 ). AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503). Every AchieveCE course ends with a certificate of completion that lists the course, date, hours and sponsor.

Does Hawaii audit dentist CE?

Yes. Hawaii dentists self-certify CE completion on the renewal application, by mail or through the MyPVL portal , and the Board may audit any licensee and require the original attendance documentation. Keep your records for 4 years, because renewing without meeting the requirement is treated as a false certification subject to discipline ( HAR 16-79-145 and 16-79-146 ). Hawaii does not route dentist CE through CE Broker. 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 Hawaii dentists need live CE?

Not this renewal period. The standing rule caps computer, correspondence and recorded courses at 8 hours, which would leave at least 24 hours to be live. For the January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 renewal period the Board of Dentistry extended a blanket waiver that accepts all CE completed virtually, so all 38 hours can be completed online ( Board of Dentistry waiver notice ). The waiver does not cover the hands-on skills portion of BLS, ACLS and PALS courses, which must be taken in person from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Do newly licensed Hawaii dentists need CE for their first renewal?

It depends on when you were licensed. A dentist licensed in the first year of the biennium owes 22 hours at the first renewal, which is 16 general hours plus the full 6 hours of ethics. A dentist licensed in the second year of the biennium owes no CE for that first renewal ( HAR 16-79-144 ; Board of Dentistry renewal FAQs ).

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

Last verified: October 25, 2026

Sources

• Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 16-79, Board of Dental Examiners

• Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 448, Dentistry

• Hawaii Board of Dentistry

• Notice Regarding Extension of Waiver Accepting Virtual CE, 2026 to 2027

• Dental Renewal FAQs

• DEA Diversion Control Division, MATE Act Training FAQ