Nevada Dental CE Requirements for License Renewal: Complete 2026 Guide

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

This guide explains the Nevada 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 Nevada Dentists

• 40 hours of CE every two years

• At least 20 hours must be live, interactive, or clinical participation

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

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

CE Hour Requirements for Nevada Dental Hygienists

• 30 hours of CE every two years

• At least 15 hours must be live or interactive

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

CE Hour Requirements for Nevada Dental Assistants

• No general CE requirement for basic dental assistants

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

Mandatory CE Topics for Nevada License Renewal

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

• Infection Control – 4 hours every two years

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

• Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management – 2 hours every two years for DEA-registered dentists

• Nevada Dental Practice Act (Jurisprudence) – 2 hours every two years for all licensees

• Suicide Prevention Training – 2 hours every two years for dentists and dental hygienists

CE Reporting, Deadlines, and Audits

• Nevada dental licenses renew every two years (by June 30 of even-numbered years)

• CE completion is attested during license renewal

• Licensees must retain CE documentation for at least five years

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

CE Courses and Certificate Tracking

You can complete Nevada-compliant CE courses at ToothNerd.com, including Nevada Jurisprudence, OSHA, Infection Control, and Suicide Prevention.

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 Nevada CE Compliance

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

• Prioritize required topics: Complete jurisprudence, infection control, and suicide prevention CE early

• Verify providers: Choose only NSBDE-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 Nevada 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.