Florida Dental CE Requirements for License Renewal: Complete 2026 Guide

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

This guide explains the Florida 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 Florida Dentists

• 30 hours of CE every two years

• At least 20 hours must be live or interactive

• Remaining hours may be 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 Florida Dental Hygienists

• 24 hours of CE every two years

• At least 12 hours must be live or interactive

• CE must support clinical dental hygiene, prevention, and patient care

CE Hour Requirements for Florida Dental Assistants

• No general CE requirement for basic dental assistants

• Expanded function or radiology-certified assistants must complete CE as required to maintain their permits and certifications

Mandatory CE Topics for Florida License Renewal

Florida 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

• Florida Laws and Rules (Jurisprudence) – 2 hours every two years for all licensees

• Prevention of Medical Errors – 2 hours every two years

• Human Trafficking Awareness – 1 hour, one-time requirement

• Opioid Prescribing and Controlled Substance CE – 2 hours every renewal period for DEA-registered dentists

• Domestic Violence CE – 2 hours every third biennium (every six years)

CE Reporting, Deadlines, and Audits

• Florida dental licenses renew every two years (by February 28 of even-numbered years)

• CE completion is reported directly to CE Broker

• Licensees must retain CE documentation for at least four years

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

CE Courses and Certificate Tracking

You can complete Florida-compliant CE courses at ToothNerd.com, including Florida Laws and Rules, OSHA, Infection Control, and Domestic Violence.

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 Florida CE Compliance

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

• Prioritize required topics: Complete Florida Laws and Rules, medical errors, and domestic violence CE early

• Verify providers: Choose only Florida 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 Florida 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.