How many CE credits do Virginia General Dentists need to renew their license?

Virginia General Dentists must complete 15 CE Credits every annual renewal cycle to maintain their license.

How often does a Virginia General Dentist license renew?

The Virginia General Dentist license renews on an annual cycle. Specifically, your license renews on the last day of your birth month.

Is AchieveCE accredited for Virginia General Dentist CE?

Yes. AchieveCE is accredited by Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and our courses are accepted toward Virginia General Dentist license renewal.

Does AchieveCE automatically report CE credits for Virginia General Dentists?

Yes. After course completion, your CE credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and AGD, typically within 24 hours.

How are AchieveCE courses delivered?

All courses are 100% online with mobile and desktop access. You can pause and resume anytime, and there are no time limits or restrictions on test attempts. Certificates are delivered instantly upon completion.

How much does AchieveCE cost for Virginia General Dentist CE?

The Virginia General Dentist CE Package is priced at $197. Individual courses and a full General Dentist membership are also available.

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State requirements for Virginia Dentists

Next Renewal Date

Every year, by the last day of your birth month

Total Hours Required

15 Hours

General Hours

15 General Hours

Required Courses

4 hours anesthesia/sedation (Every 2 years if you administer or monitor general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation
2 hours pain management (Every 2 years if you prescribe Schedule II-IV controlled substances)
One-Time: DEA MATE Training - 8 Hours

Additional information

Every Virginia dentist must complete 15 hours of CE for each annual renewal, from a Board-approved sponsor (such as ADA CERP or AGD PACE). Courses must be clinical dentistry or dental hygiene, or nonclinical subjects that support clinical practice such as patient management, legal and ethical responsibilities, and stress management. Estate planning, financial planning, business management, marketing, and personal health do not count. Every dentist must also maintain current BLS/CPR certification with hands-on airway training (or advanced life support if required by a sedation permit). 18VAC60-21-250 , Virginia Board of Dentistry .

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Conditional Renewal Requirements

Dentists who administer or monitor patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation must complete 4 hours every two years of CE directly related to administering and monitoring that anesthesia or sedation. These hours count toward the 15 required for renewal, and a sedation permit may also require advanced life support certification. 18VAC60-21-250
Dentists who prescribeSchedule II, III, or IV controlled substances must complete 2 hours of pain management CE every two years. These hours may count toward the 15 required for renewal. 18VAC60-21-106

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First-Time Requirements

Virginia dentists are exempt from CE for the first renewal following initial licensure. Restricted volunteer licenses are also exempt.
18VAC60-21-250

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Verification and Reporting

You verify compliance when you complete your annual renewal, and Virginia offers CE Broker for tracking your hours. The board may audit after the renewal period; if selected, you must provide original documents. Retain your original CE documentation for four years following renewal. Virginia Board of Dentistry

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DEA MATE Act Training: One-time 8-hour training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders . Required for all DEA-registered practitioners who prescribe controlled substances, satisfied at your first DEA registration or renewal on or after June 27, 2023.

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Controlled Substance Prescriptions in Dentistry

2.0 CE CreditsText-based

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DEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain Management

8.0 CE CreditsText-based

$79.00

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Opioid Primer: How to Support Safe Opioid Prescribing?

2.0 CE CreditsText-based

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Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics and Sedation for the Dental Office

4.0 CE CreditsText-based

Required

Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring

1.0 CE CreditText-based

Required

Sedation and Anesthesia Protocols and Updates for Dentists

2.0 CE CreditsText-based

Required

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