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Primary source: Colorado Dental Board (DORA) — official site. Requirements on this page are summarised from the Board's published rules — always confirm the current rules at the source.
In Colorado, CE sits with the Colorado Dental Board (DORA): the headline figure is 30 hours per biennial renewal — 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, Colorado names specific obligations worth diarising:
- One hour of substance use prevention training each licence period (exemptions exist for non-prescribers)
- At least 16 of the 30 must be clinical or science-based, and at least 50% of hours must be live and interactive (live webinars qualify)
Where this directory helps: every major free platform in this directory issues certificates under ADA CERP or AGD PACE recognition. Spread across the cycle it’s roughly two certificated hours a month; block one recurring lunch hour for a free webinar and the cycle closes itself out.
Browse certificated courses for your CE record →A starting sample across clinical areas
- Thinking Outside the Socket: Grafting in Preparation for Dental Implants
- Treating Trauma: Materials and Methods that Work for the General Dentist
- Guided surgery and CAD/CAM technology from single-tooth replacement to full-arch cases with examples
- Direct Resin Artistry: Creating Life Like Restorations
- Free Dental CE - Treat the Cause and Not the Symptom: How to Keep Your Dental Training Center Free of Aerosols - 12/10/21
- A Predictable Implant Workflow for a Better Patient Experience
- Step by Step Breakdown of The Single Crown
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Colorado dentists need?
30 hours per biennial renewal, under the Colorado Dental Board (DORA). 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 Colorado?
Yes — recognised-provider online courses are accepted within the rule’s format parameters (at least 16 of the 30 must be clinical or science-based, and at least 50% of hours must be live and interactive (live webinars qualify)), and the free certificated platforms in this directory can carry a large share of a biennial cycle.
Is CPR required?
Most boards expect current CPR/BLS certification as a standing matter — Colorado’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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