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Primary source: Board of Registration in Dentistry — official site. Requirements on this page are summarised from the Board's published rules — always confirm the current rules at the source.
In Massachusetts, CE sits with the Board of Registration in Dentistry: the headline figure is 40 hours per biennial cycle. The Board’s framework distinguishes delivery formats, so check the current position on the online share before planning a fully remote cycle (figures drawn from published summaries of the Board’s rules — always confirm current requirements with the Board before relying on them).
Alongside the headline hours, keep these standing expectations in view:
- Current CPR/BLS certification maintained throughout the registration period
- The Board publishes named-topic expectations from time to time — check its current CE regulation before finalising a cycle plan
How free online courses slot in: ADA CERP and AGD PACE-recognised providers are the practical quality bar, and that covers the major free platforms in this directory. Bank the certificated online hours free across the two years, and reserve any in-person or hands-on components for whatever balance the current rules require.
Browse certificated courses for your CE record →A starting sample across clinical areas
- Which Tooth Is It? Endo Case Selection & Treatment Planning
- Denture Relines: The Hard and Soft of it all!
- Diode Lasers in Our Everyday Practice
- New Colgate Optic White In-Office Whitening: A Technology Advancement in Brightening Patient Smiles
- Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the Severely Atrophic Posterior Maxilla
- A 360 Slam Dunk for Successful Teams “Change is inevitable – growth is optional.”
- What’s New In Local Anesthesia
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Massachusetts dentists need?
40 hours per biennial cycle, under the Board of Registration in Dentistry. Format splits and named topics are set by the Board — confirm the current regulation before relying on a plan.
Do free online courses count in Massachusetts?
Yes, within the format rules — free certificated courses from recognised providers can cover a substantial share of the 40 hours. Check the Board’s current position on the online proportion.
Is CPR required?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is a standing expectation for Massachusetts registrants, maintained alongside the counted hours.
Do I submit certificates at renewal?
Generally no — renewal is attestation-based, with records produced on audit. Keep every certificate in one dated folder per cycle and the audit letter loses its sting.
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