Arkansas Dentists CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals

Arkansas Dental Professionals

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10/1/2021 to 9/30/2027
Provider ID #217994.

The Arkansas Board of Dentistry accepts only those courses directly related to the provision of services and patient care. Any course is acceptable which contributes to updating and maintaining the knowledge and skills of the dentist or dental hygienist in the treatment of the individual patient or the management of the dental practice or clinic. Home study courses which include a post-test and the issuance of a certificate of completion will be accepted. NetCE courses meet the Arkansas Board of Dentistry's definition of acceptable continuing education.

Continuing Education 

NetCE courses meet the Arkansas Board of Dentistry's definition of acceptable continuing education.

Dentists are required 50 hours every two years, all of which may be completed by home study.* A minimum of 1 of the 50 hours must be in infection control every two years.

Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders, including the appropriate clinical use of all FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of a substance use disorder; or the safe pharmacological management of dental pain and screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment of patients with (or at risk of developing) opioid and other substance use disorders, one-time only.

Dental Hygienists are required 40 hours every two years, all of which may be completed by home study.* A minimum of 1 of the 40 hours must be in infection control every two years.

* NetCE courses are considered by home study.

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For More Information

Please contact the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners at (501) 682-2085, or refer to https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arkansas-state-board-of-dental-examiners and https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/Dental_Practice_Act.pdf for additional information regarding your continuing education.