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Primary source: Nevada 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.
In Nevada, CE sits with the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners: the headline figure is 20 hours per annual renewal (40 if your licence is on a biennial cycle) — 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, Nevada names specific obligations worth diarising:
- Current CPR, ACLS or PALS maintained — taught by a certified instructor, online-only certification is not accepted, and CPR hours don't count toward the CE total
- Two hours each period on controlled-substance misuse, opioid prescribing or addiction for licensees registered to dispense controlled substances
- A one-time four-hour bioterrorism course within two years of initial licensure
- No more than 50% of the required hours may be home, online or self-study; hours cannot carry over between periods
Fitting free webinars into this: 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
- Leveraging 3D Printing for Temporization and Enhanced Outcomes in the Esthetic Zone
- Advanced Layering with Composites Part II
- The Art of the Smile Makeover: Composite Veneers and Direct Esthetic Solutions
- Bioactive Crown Cementation
- Predictable Adhesive Restorations Utilizing a New Bulk Fill Thermoviscous Material
- Options for Mandibular Anesthesia
- Start with the Basics: Intraoral Scanning for the General Practice (Applications and Comparative Product Review)
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Nevada dentists need?
20 hours per annual renewal (40 if your licence is on a biennial cycle), under the Nevada 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 Nevada?
Yes — recognised-provider online courses are accepted within the rule’s format parameters (no more than 50% of the required hours may be home, online or self-study; hours cannot carry over between periods), and the free certificated platforms in this directory can carry a large share of a annual cycle.
Is CPR required?
Yes — Nevada’s rule includes a CPR expectation (see the standing requirements above), and the format details matter, so check the current text.
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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