North Dakota Dentist CE

• North Dakota Dentist Standard Renewal Requirements: North Dakota dentists must complete 32 CE hours every two years, including at least 2 hours in ethics/jurisprudence and 2 hours in infection control , with no more than 16 hours via self-study courses. Dentists holding anesthesia or sedation permits need 8 specific hours per cycle plus simulation training once every five years. Each dentist must maintain current hands-on CPR, and DEA-registered practitioners require a one-time 8-hour opioid/substance use course. Full requirements are outlined in the North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners .

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• First-time renewal: Full CE must be completed by December 31 of odd-numbered renewal years, with mandatory topics included. North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners .

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• Certification alternative: Inactive-status dentists are exempt from CE requirements, but must file appropriate application. North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners .

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• Immunization practice: Minimum 2 hours infection control CE required every cycle, with board exemption for inactive status. North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners .

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• Sedation: Permit holders must complete 6 hours anesthesia/sedation topics plus 2 hours closed-claim/incident review CE every 2 years, and board-approved simulation every 5 years. North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners .

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• Dispensing: DEA-registered dentists must complete 8 hours related to pain management, substance use disorders, or opioid safety (one-time). North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners .