Maryland Dental Continuing Education — Online, Accepted Statewide

Maryland Dental CE Requirements

Maryland dentists and dental hygienists must each complete 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education every 2 years (biennial cycle). Of the 30 hours, a maximum of 17 may be self-study (online/correspondence) and at least 13 must be earned in person or via live webinars. Mandatory topics include 3 hours of infection control each cycle, 2 hours of abuse and neglect every other cycle, and (for dentists) 2 hours on proper prescribing and disposal of prescription drugs. Renewal Period: May 1 through June 30 of the applicable year.Odd/Even Rule:Licenses ending in an odd number renew in odd-numbered years.Licenses ending in an even number renew in even-numbered years. DAs are not required to take CE. However, Dental Radiation Technologists: Must complete a 2-hour board-approved infection control course every two years for renewal. If inactive in practice for 600+ hours over six years, 8 hours of dental CE (including 4 hours in radiation safety) are required before renewal.

Biennial renewal; the 30 CE hours must be earned during the two-year window (January 1 through December 31) ending December 31 of the year preceding the renewal year.

Key Maryland requirements & rules:

• 3 hours — Infection Control (required every renewal cycle for renewals in 2025 and thereafter)
• 2 hours — Abuse and Neglect (required every other renewal cycle)
• 2 hours — Proper Prescribing and Disposal of Prescription Drugs (dentists only, counts toward the 30 hours)
• 1 hour — Implicit Bias training (one-time, for first renewal on or after 4/1/2022)
• Self-study cap: no more than 17 of the 30 hours may be self-study; at least 13 must be in-person or live webinar

Licensing board: Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners

View the official Maryland dental CE requirements

Information verified July 2026. Always confirm your current requirements with your Maryland dental board before renewing — this is a general guide, not legal advice.