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Primary source: Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners — official site. Requirements on this page are summarised from the Board's published rules — always confirm the current rules at the source.
The Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners sets Maryland's requirement — 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).
Watch the specifics as much as the total — Maryland's standing expectations:
- A two-hour Maryland-specific infection control course each cycle
- An abuse and neglect course every other cycle
- Prescribing/disposal of prescription drugs training every other cycle for prescribers
- Up to 17 of the 30 may be home study
On free online CE specifically: ADA CERP and AGD PACE recognition is what the free certificated platforms here are built on, and it is what boards look for. Spread across the cycle it’s roughly two certificated hours a month — treat it as a routine rather than a deadline and the requirement takes care of itself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Maryland dentists need?
30 hours per biennial renewal, under the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. 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 Maryland?
Yes — recognised-provider online courses are accepted within the rule’s format parameters (up to 17 of the 30 may be home study), 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 — Maryland’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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