Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board (DOPL) · DDS/DMD

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

Below is exactly what Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board (DOPL) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from UDDHLB(~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 12, 2026

Mandatory topics

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

Cpr[1]
0 hrs
Ongoing
CPR-BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification required at renewal/reinstatement (does not count toward the 30-hour requirement).
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“an applicant for renewal or reinstatement of licensure shall hold current CPR-BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification”
Utah Admin. Code R156-69-304aSee source [1] in Primary Sources
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Conditional requirements

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.

ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[2]
2 hrs
Biennial

Dentists holding a Utah Controlled Substance license

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“2 hours of controlled substance prescribing specific continuing education”
Utah DOPL Dentist Renewal pageSee source [2] in Primary Sources
ConditionalSedation[1]
2 hrs
Biennial

Minimal sedation permit holders

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At least 2 hours specific to enteral anesthesia-pharmacology and minimal sedation.
Utah Admin. Code R156-69-304aSee source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalSedation[1]
4 hrs
Biennial

Moderate sedation permit holders

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At least 4 didactic hours specific to moderate sedation and anesthesia, plus case attestations.
Utah Admin. Code R156-69-304aSee source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalSedation[1]
8 hrs
Biennial

Deep sedation/general anesthesia permit holders

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At least 8 didactic hours specific to general anesthesia, plus case attestations.
Utah Admin. Code R156-69-304aSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Utah 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
Online/home-study (max 15 hrs)
max 15 hrs
Online and home-study (with exam and completion certificate) capped at 15 hours per biennium.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R156-69-304a[1]
ADA CERP
ADA CERP-recognized providers accepted.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R156-69-304a[1]
AGD PACE
AGD PACE-approved providers accepted.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R156-69-304a[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 Utah.

FAQ
Does Utah treat DDS and DMD differently for CE purposes?
No. DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees, and DOPL applies identical CE rules to both.
Are ADA CERP credits accepted in Utah?
Yes. ADA CERP-recognized and AGD PACE-approved providers are accepted under DOPL's general approved-provider framework.
Are there mandatory CE topics for dentist renewal in Utah?
For most dentists, the 30-hour total is not subject to topic-specific mandates. Current BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification is required separately. Sedation permit holders add tier-specific CE: 2 hours (minimal), 4 didactic hours plus case attestations (moderate), or 8 didactic hours plus case attestations (deep/general anesthesia).
Where can I check my Utah dental license renewal date?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing maintains license records at commerce.utah.gov/dopl. Online renewal is available through utahdoc.mylicenseone.com.

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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. Utah Admin. Code R156-69-304a — Dentist and Dental Hygienist CE
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “an applicant for renewal or reinstatement of licensure shall hold current CPR-BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification”Utah Admin. Code R156-69-304a
  2. https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/dentist-dental-hygienist/renew-a-license/
    Source
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    “2 hours of controlled substance prescribing specific continuing education”Utah DOPL Dentist Renewal page

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 Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board (DOPL), 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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