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Rhode Island Dental CE Requirements

Renewing your Rhode Island license soon? Don’t wait until the deadline — knock out your CE today.

Rhode Island dentists must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years and dental hygienists must complete 20 hours every two years, with CE attested by May 1 of even-numbered years (licenses expire June 30 of even years). At least 1 hour per year must cover CDC Infection Control Guidelines, and a current hands-on BLS/CPR certification is required. There is no stated cap on home study — per NetCE the entire requirement may be completed by home study/online through ADA-approved sponsors. No CE Broker as of 7/26

Dentists
40 hours
Hygienists
20 hours
Assistants
10 hours (EFDA)
Renewal
Every 2 years (biennial) June 30th even years.

Biennial cycle tied to even-numbered years; CE must be completed and attested by May 1 of each even-numbered year, and licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years.

Online CE in Rhode Island: Great for online learners: Rhode Island sets no cap on home study/self-study CE — per NetCE all 40 dentist hours (and all 20 hygienist hours) per biennium may be completed by home study through ADA-approved sponsors. The state regulations do not specify a self-study limit, so Home Study Solutions online courses can cover your entire required CE (aside from the hands-on BLS/CPR certification, which must be done in person). If in doubt, confirm the home-study split with the board.

Key Rhode Island requirements & rules:

  • 1 hour per year — CDC Infection Control Guidelines (each year of the biennium)
  • No cap on self-study/home-study — up to 100% of CE hours may be completed online/by home study through ADA-approved sponsors
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification for Healthcare Providers with a hands-on skill component (American Heart Association guidelines)

Courses that meet these Rhode Island requirements

Infection Control

OSHA

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Licensing board: Rhode Island State Board of Examiners in Dentistry

View the official Rhode Island dental CE requirements

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

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Rhode Island Dental CE — FAQ

Rhode Island dentists must complete 40 hours of continuing education, and dental hygienists 20 hours. Dental assistants must complete 10 hours (EFDA). Great for online learners: Rhode Island sets no cap on home study/self-study CE — per NetCE all 40 dentist hours (and all 20 hygienist hours) per biennium may be completed by home study through ADA-approved sponsors. The state regulations do not specify a self-study limit, so Home Study Solutions online courses can cover your entire required CE (aside from the hands-on BLS/CPR certification, which must be done in person). If in doubt, confirm the home-study split with the board.

Yes. Home Study Solutions is nationally approved through the AGD Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) and ADA CERP, and reports to CE Broker — so our courses are accepted for license renewal in Rhode Island and all 50 states.

Absolutely. Every course is 100% online and self-paced. Read the material, complete a short review, and print your certificate of completion instantly — no classroom, no travel.

You receive a certificate immediately on completion, and where applicable your credits can be reported through CE Broker. Keep your certificate for your Rhode Island license renewal records.

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