Below is exactly what Alaska Board of Dental Examiners requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.
Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 9, 2026
For Dentists, 32 hours is the total CME requirement. Alaska also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 32-hour total.
“cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that meets the requirements of 12 AAC 28.920”
These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.
Alaska-licensed dentists with active DEA registration
“that the applicant has completed not less than two hours of continuing education in pain management and opioid use”
Dentists renewing a deep sedation or general anesthesia permit
“four or more contact hours of continuing education that”
Dentists renewing a deep sedation or general anesthesia permit
“eight contact hours of continuing education that focuses”
Dentists renewing a moderate sedation permit, or a minimal-sedation permit for patients younger than 13
“four or more contact hours of continuing education that”
Dentists renewing a moderate sedation permit, or a minimal-sedation permit for patients younger than 13
“four contact hours of continuing education that focuses”
Dentists with a deep sedation/general anesthesia or moderate/minimal sedation permit who seek to treat patients younger than 13 years of age
“qualifying certification for an applicant who seeks to treat patients younger than 13 years of age includes Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Health Professionals”
Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Alaska Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
ADA CERP | ADA CERP-recognized providers accepted under the approved-provider list at 12 AAC 28.410.Sourcehttps://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/DentalStatutes.pdf[1] |
AGD PACE | AGD PACE-approved providers accepted under 12 AAC 28.410.Sourcehttps://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/DentalStatutes.pdf[1] |
Board-approved credit | Courses sponsored by ADA, AGD, ADHA, accredited dental schools, and government agencies are board-recognized.Sourcehttps://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/DentalStatutes.pdf[1] |
Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.
Newly licensed dentists may qualify for a partial CE waiver during their first renewal period under 12 AAC 28.405(a).
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Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.
“cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that meets the requirements of 12 AAC 28.920”12 AAC 28.400(a)(2)
“that the applicant has completed not less than two hours of continuing education in pain management and opioid use”12 AAC 28.400(a)(3)
“four or more contact hours of continuing education that”12 AAC 28.010(e)(1)
“eight contact hours of continuing education that focuses”12 AAC 28.010(e)(2)
“four contact hours of continuing education that focuses”12 AAC 28.015(h)(2)
“qualifying certification for an applicant who seeks to treat patients younger than 13 years of age includes Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Health Professionals”12 AAC 28.010(b)(5); 12 AAC 28.015(d)(5)