Oregon Dentists CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals
Oregon Dental Professionals
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NetCE
Nationally
Approved PACE Program
Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not
imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
10/1/2021
to 9/30/2027
Provider ID #217994.
The Oregon Board of Dentistry accepts courses from any provider who is ADA approved.
Continuing Education
The Oregon Board of Dentistry accepts NetCE courses.
Dentists are required 40 hours every two years, all of which may be completed by home study.* A minimum of 3 of the 40 hours must be related to medical emergencies in a dental office, and 2 must be related to infection control every two years. There is a one-time requirement of 1 hour in pain management course specific to Oregon provided by the Pain Management Commission of the Department of Human Services.
Effective January 1, 2021, licensees must complete at least 2 hours of continuing education related to cultural competency.
Dental Hygienists are required 24 hours every two years, all of which may be completed by home study.* A minimum of 3 of the 24 hours must be related to medical emergencies in a dental office, and 2 must be related to infection control every two years.
Effective January 1, 2021, licensees must complete at least 2 hours of continuing education related to cultural competency.
*NetCE courses are considered home study.
All Accreditations and Approvals
License Renewal
Instructions
For More Information
Please contact the Oregon Board of Dentistry at (971) 673-3200, or refer to https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayChapterRules.action?selectedChapter=133 for additional information regarding your continuing education.