Nebraska Dental CE Requirements for License Renewal: Complete 2026 Guide

Staying compliant with Nebraska dental license renewal requirements is essential for protecting your license and providing safe, high-quality patient care. The Nebraska Board of Dentistry requires dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants to complete continuing education (CE) every renewal cycle.

This guide explains the Nebraska dental CE requirements for license renewal—including required hours, mandatory topics, deadlines, and best practices—so you can renew with confidence.

CE Hour Requirements for Nebraska Dentists

• 30 hours of CE every two years

• At least 15 hours must be live or interactive courses

• Remaining hours may be completed online or self-study from approved providers

• CE must directly support the clinical practice of dentistry, patient care, or public health

CE Hour Requirements for Nebraska Dental Hygienists

• 30 hours of CE every two years

• At least 15 hours must be live or interactive

• CE must focus on clinical hygiene, prevention, and patient care

CE Hour Requirements for Nebraska Dental Assistants

Licensed Dental Assistants (LDAs)

• 24 hours of CE every two years

• CE must relate to clinical dental assisting duties, infection control, or patient safety

• Must maintain current certification status

Mandatory CE Topics for Nebraska License Renewal

Nebraska requires or strongly encourages the following CE topics during each renewal cycle:

• Infection Control – Must be current and regularly updated

• CPR/BLS Certification – Must be current at all times

• Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management CE – 3 hours every two years for DEA-registered dentists

• Ethics and Jurisprudence – Recommended regularly to stay current on Nebraska dental laws

CE Reporting, Deadlines, and Audits

• Nebraska dental licenses renew every two years (by March 1 of even-numbered years)

• CE completion is attested during license renewal

• Licensees must retain CE documentation for at least four years

• The Nebraska Board of Dentistry conducts random CE audits, so accurate recordkeeping is essential

CE Courses and Certificate Tracking

You can complete Nebraska-compliant CE courses at ToothNerd.com, including Opioid Prescribing, OSHA, Infection Control, and Ethics.

While CE providers issue completion certificates, practices also need centralized documentation for compliance. Done Desk allows dental organizations to track CE completions, license renewals, and documentation for the entire team in one platform—helping practices stay audit-ready and compliant.

Best Practices for Nebraska CE Compliance

• Plan ahead: Spread CE hours across your two-year renewal cycle

• Prioritize required topics: Complete opioid and infection control CE early

• Verify providers: Choose only Board-approved, ADA CERP, or AGD PACE CE

• Keep detailed records: Maintain both digital and physical proof of CE completion

Accreditation Statement

Tooth Nerd LLC is an approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit and AGD Approved Courses. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Provider ID# 389654.

Bottom Line

Meeting Nebraska dental continuing education requirements is essential for keeping your license active and your patients safe. By completing the required hours, covering all mandated topics, and tracking documentation through Done Desk, you can renew on time and with confidence.