North Dakota Dental CE Requirements for License Renewal: Complete 2026 Guide

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

This guide explains the North Dakota 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 North Dakota Dentists

• 32 hours of CE every two years

• At least 16 hours must be live, interactive, or clinical participation

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

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

CE Hour Requirements for North Dakota Dental Hygienists

• 32 hours of CE every two years

• At least 16 hours must be live or interactive

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

CE Hour Requirements for North Dakota Dental Assistants

• 16 hours of CE every two years for registered dental assistants

• CE must be related to dental assisting duties, infection control, or patient safety

• Must maintain current CPR certification at all times

Mandatory CE Topics for North Dakota License Renewal

North Dakota 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

• North Dakota Jurisprudence (Laws & Ethics) – 2 hours every two years

• Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management – 2 hours every renewal period for DEA-registered dentists

• Ethics and Risk Management – Recommended periodically to stay current on regulations

CE Reporting, Deadlines, and Audits

• North Dakota dental licenses renew every two years (by December 31 of even-numbered years)

• CE completion is attested during license renewal

• Licensees must retain CE documentation for at least four years

• The NDSBDE conducts random CE audits, so accurate recordkeeping is essential

CE Courses and Certificate Tracking

You can complete North Dakota-compliant CE courses at ToothNerd.com, including North Dakota Jurisprudence, OSHA, Infection Control, and Opioid CE.

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 North Dakota CE Compliance

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

• Prioritize required topics: Complete jurisprudence and opioid CE early

• Verify providers: Choose only NDSBDE-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 North Dakota 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.