Oregon Dentists CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals

Oregon Dental Professionals

NetCE is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at https://ccepr.ada.org//.

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.

View Course List

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.