Maryland Dentist CE

How many CE hours do Maryland dentists need?

Maryland dentist CE totals 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education every 2 years ( COMAR 10.44.22.04 ; Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners ). Every license expires June 30 of the second year after it was issued, so you renew on June 30 of an odd-numbered or even-numbered year depending on when your license first took effect ( COMAR 10.44.10.01 ). The next renewals are June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028. Start with the Maryland dentist CE package . Working with a hygienist? See Maryland dental hygienist CE .

Which CE topics are required for Maryland dentists?

Every renewal you need 3 hours of infection control and 2 hours of proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs , both counted within the 30 hours. Renewals in 2025, 2026 and 2027 may use a single Board-approved 2-hour infection control course, or two 1-hour courses, in place of the 3-hour course ( Board CE FAQ ). Two more items come due: 2 hours on abuse and neglect every other renewal, and a one-time implicit bias and structural racism training at your first renewal after April 1, 2026 ( COMAR 10.44.22.04 ; Health Occ. 1-225 ). You must also keep current CPR certification. A sedation or anesthesia permit holder completes 24 hours of sedation CE over the permit's own 5-year term ( COMAR 10.44.12.29 ), and a dentist with a DEA registration completes the federal DEA MATE training once ( DEA MATE Act FAQ ).

Does Maryland accept AGD PACE credit?

Yes. Maryland's dental board pre-approves courses sponsored by the Academy of General Dentistry and recognizes courses approved through AGD PACE, as long as the course is designed to improve clinical knowledge and the ability to treat dental patients ( COMAR 10.44.22.08 ). AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503).

Does Maryland audit dentist CE?

Yes. The Board audits a percentage of dentists each renewal cycle. If you are selected you submit certificates of completion and proof of current CPR certification ( COMAR 10.44.22.14 ). You attest to CE at renewal, and you keep your own CE records for 5 years ( COMAR 10.44.22.03 ). 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 Maryland dentists need live CE?

Yes. At least 13 of your 30 hours must come from in-person Board-approved courses or live webinars presented in real time with interaction. Up to 17 hours can be earned through self-study activities, and the Board may consider pre-recorded webinars for those 17 hours ( COMAR 10.44.22.04 ). Use our online package for the 17-hour portion, then add live CE through our live webinars and the Dentistry Advanced membership .

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

No. A dentist licensed within 6 months of graduating from an approved dental school is exempt from CE at the first renewal ( COMAR 10.44.22.04 ).

Other Maryland dental licenses: Maryland 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

• COMAR 10.44.22.04, Continuing Education Requirements

• COMAR 10.44.22.08, Approved CE Sponsors

• COMAR 10.44.22.03, Records

• COMAR 10.44.22.14, Audit of Continuing Education Records

• COMAR 10.44.10.01, Renewal of Licenses

• COMAR 10.44.12.29, Sedation and Anesthesia Continuing Education

• Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. 1-225, Implicit Bias Training

• Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners, Continuing Education FAQ

• DEA Diversion Control Division, MATE Act Training FAQ

• Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners