Idaho General Dentist CE

How many CE hours do Idaho dentists need?

Idaho dentist CE totals 30 hours every 2 years, with no live or in-person minimum and no self-study cap, so all 30 hours can be completed online ( IDAPA 24.31.01, Rule 100.06 ). Idaho is also moving dentist licenses to a birthday renewal cycle. Dentists and dental specialists renewed by September 30, 2026, and each license now expires on the licensee's birthday every 2 years. The first new expiration falls in 2028, 2029 or 2030, depending on your birth year and whether your birthday is before or after September 30 ( Idaho DOPL licensure update ; Idaho Code 54-920 ). The Division states there is no change to CE requirements. Start with the Idaho dentist CE package . Looking for a different license? See Idaho dental hygienist CE .

Which CE topics are required for Idaho dentists?

Idaho names no required subject within the 30 hours, so every hour can be general oral health CE ( IDAPA 24.31.01, Rule 100.06 ). Every dentist must keep current BLS certification for healthcare providers, which is a standing condition of licensure rather than an hour-based course ( Rule 100.01.b ).

Two items apply only to some dentists. A dentist holding a Moderate Sedation, General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation permit completes 25 hours of sedation related CE every 5 years, and the rule allows medical and office emergency training to count ( Rule 100.05.b ). Our local anesthetics and sedation pharmacology course , sedation and anesthesia protocols course and medical emergencies in the dental office course are 4, 2 and 4 hours, so together they cover 10 of the 25. 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 Idaho accept AGD PACE credit?

The sources we reviewed do not list approved CE sponsors by name ( IDAPA 24.31.01 ). AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503). Keep your certificate of completion, which lists the course, date, hours and sponsor, in case of an audit.

Does Idaho audit dentist CE?

Yes. Idaho dentists self-attest to their CE at renewal, and the Board audits compliance rather than collecting hours in a state tracking system ( ADA, Idaho dentist CE requirements ). Idaho 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 Idaho dentists need live CE?

No. Idaho sets no live or in-person minimum, so all 30 hours can be completed online ( IDAPA 24.31.01, Rule 100.06 ).

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

Yes. Idaho does not reduce or waive CE for a first renewal, so the full 30 hours apply, and every applicant must show current BLS certification before initial licensure ( IDAPA 24.31.01 ).

Other Idaho dental licenses: Idaho 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

• IDAPA 24.31.01, Rules of the Idaho State Board of Dentistry

• Idaho Code 54-920, Biennial Renewal of Licenses

• Idaho State Board of Dentistry

• Idaho DOPL, Licensure Update for the Board of Dentistry

• ADA, Idaho Dentist CE Requirements

• DEA Diversion Control Division, MATE Act Training FAQ