32 hours. Every two years. On a fixed renewal cycle.
Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 4, 2026
For Dentists, 32 hours is the total CE requirement. North Dakota also names specific topics that must be covered, and each one is listed below.
“A cardiopulmonary resuscitation course.”
“At least two hours of ethics or jurisprudence”
“At least two hours of infection control”
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.
Dentists holding minimal sedation, moderate sedation, or general anesthesia/deep sedation permits
“At least six hours related to sedation or anesthesia”
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
Self-study (max 16 hrs) max 16 hrs | Self-study capped at 16 of 32 hours per biennium.Sourcehttps://www.nddentalboard.org/practitioners/CE/index.asp[2] |
Practice management (max 2 hrs) max 2 hrs | Practice management courses capped at 2 hours per biennium per NDAC 20-02-01-06.Sourcehttps://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/20-02-01.pdf[1] |
ADA CERP | ADA CERP-recognized providers accepted.Sourcehttps://www.nddentalboard.org/practitioners/CE/index.asp[2] |
AGD PACE | AGD PACE-approved providers accepted.Sourcehttps://www.nddentalboard.org/practitioners/CE/index.asp[2] |
Board-approved credit | Board-approved providers per NDAC Title 20.Sourcehttps://www.nddentalboard.org/practitioners/CE/index.asp[2] |
Dentists are responsible for retaining CE documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.
Recent graduates licensed within 24 months of renewal are exempt from CE requirements.
Atlas CME tracks your hours, maps them to your state requirements, and reminds you before your renewal date.
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.
“A cardiopulmonary resuscitation course.”NDAC 20-02-01-06
“At least two hours of ethics or jurisprudence”NDAC 20-02-01-06
“At least two hours of infection control”NDAC 20-02-01-06
“At least six hours related to sedation or anesthesia”NDAC 20-02-01-06