Opioid / controlled substances[1]
2 hrs
Biennial
2 hours of opioid CE per biennial reporting period.
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“2 hrs of Opioid”
Okla. Board of Dentistry CE pageSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Mandatory topics
For Dentists, 40 hours is the total CME requirement. Oklahoma also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 40-hour total.
Professional Boundaries[1]
1 hr
Biennial
Ethics CE required. Can be completed online at dentalethics.org.
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Okla. Board of Dentistry CE pageSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Cpr[1]
0 hrs
Ongoing
BLS/CPR live, hands-on (full online CPR courses not accepted). Counts toward the 40-hour total.
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“live, in-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation class approved by the Board”
Okla. Board of Dentistry CE pageSee source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit
Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Oklahoma 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 |
|---|---|
Online (max 20 hrs) max 20 hrs | Online CE capped at 20 hours per biennium (excluding CPR which must be in-person).Sourcehttps://oklahoma.gov/dentistry/continuing-education.html[1] |
ADA CERP | ADA CERP-recognized providers accepted.Sourcehttps://oklahoma.gov/dentistry/continuing-education.html[1] |
AGD PACE | AGD PACE-approved providers accepted.Sourcehttps://oklahoma.gov/dentistry/continuing-education.html[1] |
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 Oklahoma.
FAQ
Does Oklahoma treat DDS and DMD differently for CE purposes?
No. DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees, and the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry applies identical CE rules to both.
Are ADA CERP credits accepted in Oklahoma?
Yes. ADA CERP-recognized and AGD PACE-approved providers are accepted under the Board's general approved-provider framework. CE Broker (cebroker.com) is the Board's reporting platform as of July 1, 2025.
Are there mandatory CE topics for dentist renewal in Oklahoma?
Yes — every dentist must complete 2 hours of opioid CE, ethics CE (often 1 hour, online via dentalethics.org), and live BLS/CPR with hands-on compression. The opioid CE is universal, not limited to DEA registrants.
Where can I check my Oklahoma dental license renewal date?
The Oklahoma Board of Dentistry maintains license records at oklahoma.gov/dentistry. Biennial reporting and renewal align with the July 1 – June 30 odd-year cycle. CE compliance is tracked through CE Broker.