Ohio State Dental Board · DDS/DMD

30 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what Ohio State Dental Board requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from OSDB~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 13, 2026

Mandatory topics

For Dentists, 30 hours is the total CME requirement. Ohio also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 30-hour total.

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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Ohio 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 systemNotes
ADA CERP
ADA CERP-recognized providers accepted as board-approved sponsors.Sourcehttps://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4715-8-02[2]
AGD PACE
AGD PACE-approved providers accepted.Sourcehttps://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4715-8-02[2]
Board-approved credit
Other courses must be approved by the Ohio State Dental Board.Sourcehttps://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4715-8-02[2]
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Ohio.

FAQ
Does Ohio treat DDS and DMD differently for CE purposes?
No. DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees, and the Ohio State Dental Board applies identical CE rules to both.
Are ADA CERP credits accepted in Ohio?
Yes. ADA CERP-recognized and AGD PACE-approved providers are accepted as board-approved sponsors under OAC 4715-8-02.
Are there mandatory CE topics for dentist renewal in Ohio?
For most dentists, the 30-hour total is not subject to topic-specific mandates. Continuous BLS certification is required, with BLS hours counting toward the 30-hour total. Self-instruction is permitted only with a graded exam (75%+ passing). Sedation permit holders must complete permit-tier-specific CE under Chapter 4715-9, with ACLS or PALS for moderate-and-above permits.
Where can I check my Ohio dental license renewal date?
The Ohio State Dental Board maintains license records at dental.ohio.gov, with online renewal through the eLicense Ohio portal at elicense.ohio.gov.

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Sources & Citations

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.

  1. OAC 4715-8-01 — Continuing Education Requirements
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-11
  2. OAC 4715-8-02 — Sponsors of Continuing Education
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-11

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CE requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Ohio State Dental Board, or any other state dental board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Dentists are solely responsible for verifying their own current CE requirements directly with their state dental board before relying on any information presented here.

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