Maine Dentist CE

• Maine Dentist Standard Renewal Requirements: Maine dentists renew every two years on December 31 of odd years and must complete 40 CE hours per cycle with current BLS. The Board does not specify a live-hour minimum; CE can be live or distance learning within category caps (e.g., BLS ≤3 hours; ACLS/PALS ≤6). Dentists who prescribe opioids need 3 hours in opioid prescribing, and sedation permit holders need 6 hours in sedation/anesthesia topics during the same period. See Board Rule Chapter 13 and the License Types page for renewal timing and CE details.

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• First-time renewal: First-time renewers must complete half of the required CE hours and hold current BLS; dentists must ensure the half-hours include the 3-hour opioid course (if prescribing) and 6 hours of sedation training (if permitted).

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• Sedation: Sedation permits (Moderate Level I/II, Deep/GA) require BLS and ACLS (PALS for pediatric cases) and expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; permit holders must also complete ≥6 CE hours in sedation/anesthesia topics within the 40-hour total.

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• Dispensing: Dentists who prescribe opioids are subject to statutory limits (e.g., supply/Morphine Milligram Equivalent caps), electronic prescribing, and must complete 3 hours of opioid-prescribing CE every 2 years as a condition of prescribing.

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