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Primary source: Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama — official site. Requirements on this page are summarised from the Board's published rules — always confirm the current rules at the source.
Alabama's rulebook comes from the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, and the number that matters is 20 hours per calendar year — spread across the cycle it’s roughly two certificated hours a month (figures drawn from published summaries of the Board’s rules — always confirm current requirements with the Board before relying on them).
Beyond the raw number, Alabama names specific obligations worth diarising:
- A two-hour infectious disease control course every two years
- Up to 10 of each year's 20 hours may be home study
Where this directory helps: recognised-provider courses (ADA CERP, AGD PACE) are the practical standard, and the free certificated platforms in this directory publish on exactly those recognitions. Spread across the cycle it’s roughly two certificated hours a month — a free lunchtime webinar habit retires the cycle with nothing spent.
Browse certificated courses for your CE record →A starting sample across clinical areas
- Dentin Hypersensitivity: Why Patients Don't Have to Live With Sensitive Teeth
- Caries Management (CAMBRA) Refined for the Private Practice (1 of a 3-part series)
- Digital Indirect Bonding: Enhancing Orthodontic Precision Accuracy and Efficiency
- Top Infection Control Violations of 2024/2025
- Revolutionizing Minimally Invasive Dentistry with Resin Infiltration
- New Innovations in Navigating Root Canals Using the Latest Apex Locators and Endo Motors
- Taking the Stress Out of Final Impressions
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Alabama dentists need?
20 hours per calendar year, under the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama. Format and category parameters sit in the Board’s rule — confirm the current text before relying on a plan.
Do free online courses count in Alabama?
Yes — recognised-provider online courses are accepted within the rule’s format parameters (up to 10 of each year's 20 hours may be home study), and the free certificated platforms in this directory can carry a large share of a annual cycle.
Is CPR required?
Most boards expect current CPR/BLS certification as a standing matter — Alabama’s current rule text is the place to confirm the exact wording and format before your renewal.
Do I submit certificates at renewal?
Generally you attest at renewal and keep records for audit — one dated folder of certificates per year is the system that survives an audit letter. Check whether your board uses CE Broker or its own reporting portal.
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